Meta: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-eht-ah
Origin: Greece
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Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: With

Meta is a term derived from the Greek word μετά, meaning "with, " "after, " "alongside, " and even "change. " The term gained popularity in the tech world with Neal Stephenson's 1992 novel "Snow Crash, " which introduced the concept of the metaverse. In 2021, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta to reflect its vision for a future virtual world, the metaverse. This rebranding aims to differentiate the company from its social media Facebook, and to emphasize its broader technological ambitions. The name Meta signifies a shift towards a more comprehensive and futuristic approach to technology, focusing on virtual reality and interconnected digital spaces.

Meta Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Meta is currently #24159 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Meta is currently #13717 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Meta is currently #10674 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Meta is currently #6042 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Meta is currently #12252 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Meta is currently #6964 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Meta is currently #10813 on Kiindred Australian Names

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