Arethea
Arethea is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,958 in the US, popular nicknames include Are, Ary, and Areie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Arethea first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 28 babies have been named Arethea in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arethea is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,958 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,958
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Arethea
Arethea is a girl name .
Arethea is currently ranked #63,958 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arethea include Are, Ary, Areie, and Aretie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis