Meaning, origin, history
The name Zeta is of Greek origin and means "zephyr" or "west wind". In Greek mythology, the Zephyrs were gods of the west wind. The name was also used in astronomy to denote the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet.
Zeta has been used as a given name since the early 20th century, but it remains relatively uncommon. It is more commonly used as a middle name or a nickname. Some notable individuals with the name Zeta include American singer and actress Zeta Jones (born in 1970) and Canadian musician Zeta Barjacova (born in 1965).
In numbers
Popularity of the name Zeta since 1880
Total births
1,327
Total since 1880
Peak year
2005
33 births
in 2023
8
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+4%
→
vs previous 5 years