Holding steady.
Popularity of Metha since 1886
Babies named Metha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Metha's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 8 |
| 1890s | 40 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Metha is an uncommon name with a history of extremely low usage in the United States. It was first recorded in 1886, during the 1880s decade, when it achieved its peak year of use, though it never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has remained stable in its rarity ever since, with no recorded instances in recent decades. Its origins are debated, possibly drawing from Arabic or Hebrew roots, but its obscurity makes a definitive etymology difficult. For parents seeking a truly distinctive name with a soft sound, Metha offers a quiet connection to historical naming practices while remaining nearly unique today.
The name Metha is obscure. It may derive from the Arabic word 'mithha' meaning 'salt' or be a diminutive of the Hebrew name Methuselah, which means 'man of the dart.' Its use in English-speaking countries is rare and appears sporadically in historical records, possibly as a variant of Meta or a surname-based given name.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Meta
Sibling names for Metha
Names that share Metha's style, for a brother or sister.
