Neta Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEH-tah / ˈnɛtəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'to be free'; English: diminutive of names like Annette
Historical & Cultural Background
Neta is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the meaning of freedom or liberation. In Israel, it is used as a given name for both genders, though it is more commonly given to girls. The name has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries as a modern and unique choice.
Trend Summary
Neta has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Netta
International Variants
- Neta (Hebrew)
- Netta (Italian)
Famous people named Neta
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Fictional characters named Neta
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Neta was first seen in the United States in 1881. Neta has ranked as high as #808 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Oklahoma, North Carolina, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas. In the past 5 years the name Neta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Neta (1962)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 15 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 16 |
| 1890 | 18 |
| 1891 | 19 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1893 | 21 |
| 1894 | 23 |
| 1895 | 21 |
| 1896 | 23 |
| 1897 | 26 |
| 1898 | 30 |
| 1899 | 15 |
| 1900 | 26 |
| 1901 | 16 |
| 1902 | 15 |
| 1903 | 23 |
| 1904 | 31 |
| 1905 | 29 |
| 1906 | 23 |
| 1907 | 19 |
| 1908 | 21 |
| 1909 | 21 |
| 1910 | 21 |
| 1911 | 24 |
| 1912 | 21 |
| 1913 | 30 |
| 1914 | 52 |
| 1915 | 57 |
| 1916 | 53 |
| 1917 | 54 |
| 1918 | 60 |
| 1919 | 54 |
| 1920 | 82 |
| 1921 | 57 |
| 1922 | 67 |
| 1923 | 64 |
| 1924 | 58 |
| 1925 | 52 |
| 1926 | 46 |
| 1927 | 52 |
| 1928 | 54 |
| 1929 | 55 |
| 1930 | 50 |
| 1931 | 46 |
| 1932 | 52 |
| 1933 | 57 |
| 1934 | 55 |
| 1935 | 53 |
| 1936 | 47 |
| 1937 | 39 |
| 1938 | 47 |
| 1939 | 44 |
| 1940 | 50 |
| 1941 | 47 |
| 1942 | 74 |
| 1943 | 62 |
| 1944 | 43 |
| 1945 | 51 |
| 1946 | 60 |
| 1947 | 41 |
| 1948 | 50 |
| 1949 | 44 |
| 1950 | 34 |
| 1951 | 32 |
| 1952 | 42 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 47 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 37 |
| 1957 | 47 |
| 1958 | 28 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |