Greta vs Sky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grete, Greti

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Sky

Girl #828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the sky, cloud"

Origin: Old Norse sky

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
330
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Greta Rank #856
Sky Rank #828

Sky is more popular, ranked #828 vs #856 for Greta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Greta ___

  • Greta Rose
  • Greta Louise
  • Greta Marie
  • Greta Elizabeth
  • Greta Jane
  • Greta Ann

Sky ___

  • Sky Marie
  • Sky Elizabeth
  • Sky Ann
  • Sky Lynn
  • Sky Grace
  • Sky Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greta or Sky more popular?

Sky is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Greta at #856 in the United States.

What do Greta and Sky mean?

Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin). Sky means "the sky, cloud" (Old Norse sky origin).

Are Greta and Sky boy or girl names?

Greta is primarily a girl name. Sky is primarily a girl name.

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