Greta

Meaning of Greta

Greta means "pearl." It's a short form of the name Margareta.

Greta has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Greta

After ranking as high as #575 in 2015, Greta has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Greta

• Greta Garbo
  Swedish-American actress
• Greta Thunberg
  Swedish climate activist
• Greta Gerwig
  American actress and director
• Greta Van Susteren
  American television commentator
• Greta Scacchi
  Italian-Australian actress

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Questions about the name Greta

What does the name Greta mean?

Greta means greta means "pearl." it's a short form of the name margareta, and it comes from German origins.

Is Greta a boy's or a girl's name?

Greta is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Greta?

Greta did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Greta most popular?

Greta peaked at #575 in 2015.