Meta

Meta is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 7 girls in 2020.

Meta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Meta

Meta belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Meta first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #217 in 1884, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6,211 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meta in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#217 in 1884
Peak year
1892
Total since 1880
6,211

Meta in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#2496 in 2015
Babies named Meta in 2020
7
Total since 1996
51

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meta mean?

The meaning of Meta is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Meta a boy or girl name?

Meta is a girl name. In England & Wales, 7 babies received the name in 2020.

What origin is the name Meta?

Meta comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Meta?

Meta first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #217 in 1884, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].