Aretha
Pronunciation: [ er-EETH-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aretha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,372 babies have been named Aretha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aretha is past its peak , currently ranked #38,709 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,709
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Germanic origin
"will, desire + helmet, protection"
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"related to Brahma, the creator"
#38,780 in US
Latin origin
"lily flower"
#38,762 in US
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About the Name Aretha
Aretha is a girl name .
Aretha is currently ranked #38,709 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aretha include Are, Aret, Arety, Aretie, Ary, Arie, and Arekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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