Zeta Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationZAY-tah / ˈzeɪtəGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: seventh; Latin: the letter Z
Historical & Cultural Background
Zeta is derived from the Greek letter 'Zeta', which is the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet. In ancient Greece, letters were often used to denote numerical values, and Zeta represented the number seven. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in various cultures as a unique and modern choice for girls. It is also associated with the concept of being distinctive or unique.
Trend Summary
Zeta has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zetta
International Variants
- Zeta (Italian)
- Zeta (Spanish)
Famous people named Zeta
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zeta was first seen in the United States in 1888. Zeta has ranked as high as #1317 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Zeta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zeta (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 21 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 |