Zeta
z(e)-ta
US Popularity:20170
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Sixth letter of the Greek alphabet; Little girl; Happiness
Your little one will learn their ABCs in no time as Zeta hails from the Greek alphabet in the form of its sixth letter. Typically given to girls, Zeta is filled with a childlike spirit with its origins tied to Zita, meaning “little girl” in Tuscan Italian. Zita is also a Hungarian title taken from the Latin felicitas, gifting baby with a lifetime of “happiness.” Zeta was propelled to popularity with the rise of Welsh star Catherine Zeta-Jones, who was named partly after her grandmother Zeta Jones. Whether you wish baby is a wiz with words or has a personality akin to a ray of sunshine, Zeta is the perfect snappy choice.
Zeta Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Zeta is currently #4195 on The Bump
Girl:Zeta is currently #2796 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Zeta is currently #20170 in U.S. births
Girl:Zeta is currently #12121 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#12121
in 2023
- 4502
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Zeta (2), December 2023
Behind the Name, Zita (1), December 2022
Ancestry, Zita Family History
Ancestry, Zito Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, zeta (n.), September 2017
Britannica, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Welsh actress, April 2024
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