Girl Name
Metta
Metta is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Metta? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Meadow.
Metta meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Metta has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Metta as M·E·T·T·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Metta is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Metta variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mettaa, Mettae, Mettay, Mett.
- Nicknames: Met and M.
- Middle names: Pair Metta with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Metta middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Meadow, Meda, Meade, Matteo, Maude — full picks on the sibling names for Metta guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Metta? Browse our names like Metta 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 Metta
What does the name Metta mean?
Metta has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Metta?
The exact origin of Metta is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Metta?
Metta has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Metta a boy's or girl's name?
Metta is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Metta in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Metta sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Metta?
Names that share Metta's sound and style include Meadow, Meda, Meade, Matteo, Maude.
What middle names pair well with Metta?
Good middle-name fits for Metta pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Metta is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Metta is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Metta?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Metta share its rhythm without rhyming — Meadow, Meda, Meade all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.