Holding steady.
Popularity of Mareta since 1900
Babies named Mareta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1930, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mareta's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mareta is a rare and gentle-sounding name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1900. Though it has never broken into the national top 1,000, its scarcity gives it a quiet charm. The name reached its peak year of usage in 1900, the same year it was first recorded, and it has remained consistently uncommon ever since. With no recorded top states and a stable trajectory, Mareta is a true outlier, appealing to parents seeking a distinct name with a soft, feminine sound. Its potential connections to the classic Margaret ("pearl") and the diminutive Marita make it an intriguing choice for those who appreciate history without mainstream popularity.
Mareta is a relatively rare English name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant of Margaret, which comes from the Greek margarites meaning "pearl," or a diminutive of names like Maria. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of the Estonian name Maret. Its usage in the United States has been sporadic since the early 1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mare, Reta, Mari
Sibling names for Mareta
Names that share Mareta's style, for a brother or sister.
