Arethia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Arethia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 23 babies have been named Arethia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arethia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,920 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,920
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Arethia
Arethia is a girl name .
Arethia is currently ranked #66,920 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arethia include Are, Aret, Arety, Aretie, Hia, Hiay, Hiaie, Ary, Arie, and Arekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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