Aretta
Pronunciation: [ ahr-EHT-uh ]
Aretta is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,710 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
Aretta is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ahr-EHT-uh.
Parents who love the name Aretta often also consider Stellar, Creta, Guillermina .
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Historical Record
Aretta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 267 babies have been named Aretta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aretta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,710 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,710
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Aretta
Aretta is a girl name .
Aretta is currently ranked #38,710 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aretta 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)
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