Girl Name · Greek Origin
Greta
Greta is a girl baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Pearl". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Greta often also consider Gretta.
Greta meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Greta to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Greta as G·R·E·T·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Greta is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Greta variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gretaa, Gretae, Gretay, Gret.
- Nicknames: Gre and G.
- Middle names: Pair Greta with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Greta middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Gretta, Grady, Gradie, Gerda, Garet — full picks on the sibling names for Greta guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Greta? Browse our names like Greta guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Greta
What does the name Greta mean?
Greta means "Pearl" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Greta?
Greta originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Greta?
Greta has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Greta a boy's or girl's name?
Greta is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Greta in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Greta sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Greta?
Names that share Greta's sound and style include Gretta, Grady, Gradie, Gerda, Garet.
What middle names pair well with Greta?
Good middle-name fits for Greta pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Greta is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Greta is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Greta?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Greta share its rhythm without rhyming — Gretta, Grady, Gradie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.