Amelia vs Gretta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretta

Girl #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gret

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Gretta Rank #4,387

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4387 for Gretta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Gretta ___

  • Gretta Rose
  • Gretta Mae
  • Gretta Jane
  • Gretta Louise
  • Gretta Elise
  • Gretta Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Gretta

Ingrid Astrid Sigrid Helga Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Gretta more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Gretta mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin).

Are Amelia and Gretta boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Gretta is primarily a girl name.

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