Armeta
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially stemming from the Armenian language.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Armeta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Armeta today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Armeta births was 1917 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Armeta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Armeta is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Armetas were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Armeta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1917
7 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1961 SSA rank
#6,626
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Armeta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Armeta from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 24 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Armeta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Armeta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Armeta
The name Armeta has its origins in ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "armetos," which means "inviolable" or "impregnable." This name was often given to children born in times of war or conflict, with the intention of bestowing upon them a sense of strength and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Armeta can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. In his work "The Peloponnesian War," he mentions an Athenian woman named Armeta who was known for her bravery and unwavering spirit during the siege of Athens by the Spartans.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a notable figure named Armeta who lived in the city of Ephesus, located in present-day Turkey. She was a renowned philosopher and teacher, known for her insightful teachings on the nature of the soul and the pursuit of wisdom. Her teachings were widely respected and influential in the ancient world.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Armeta gained popularity among the Greek-speaking populations of the Eastern Roman Empire. One notable figure from this period was Armeta of Constantinople, a noblewoman and philanthropist who lived in the 11th century. She was known for her charitable works and for founding several orphanages and hospitals in the city.
In the 16th century, there was an Italian artist named Armeta Veneziano, who was born in Venice in 1505 and died in 1576. She was a skilled painter and is best known for her portraits and religious works, which can be found in several churches and museums throughout Italy.
Another notable figure was Armeta Rossi, an Italian opera singer who lived in the 18th century. Born in 1737 in Milan, she was a celebrated soprano and performed in many of the major opera houses of Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Théâtre des Italiens in Paris. She was highly regarded for her vocal range and expressive performances.
While the name Armeta is not as common today as it once was, it remains a rich and storied name with a long and fascinating history, spanning cultures and centuries. Its roots in ancient Greece and its associations with strength, resilience, and wisdom have endured throughout the ages.
People
Armeta + last name combinations
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FAQ
Armeta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Armeta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Armeta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Armeta a common name?
We classify Armeta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 51 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Armeta most popular?
The single biggest year for Armeta was 1917, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Armeta is about 82 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Armeta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Armeta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Armeta in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Armeta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Armeta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Armeta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Armeta?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.