Creta Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKREH-tah / /ˈkrɛ.tə/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'of Crete'; Greek: 'island'
Historical & Cultural Background
Creta is derived from the Latin word for the island of Crete, which is significant in ancient Greek mythology and history. Crete is known as the birthplace of Zeus and the center of the Minoan civilization. The name may evoke themes of beauty and strength associated with the island's rich cultural heritage. It is not commonly used as a given name, making it unique.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kreta
International Variants
- Kreta (German)
- Creta (Spanish)
Famous people named Creta
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Fictional characters named Creta
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Creta was first seen in the United States in 1898. Creta has ranked as high as #823 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Creta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Creta
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |