Jolly vs Maretha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maretha

Girl #66,965 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,965
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mare, Marty, Reta

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Popularity Comparison

Jolly Rank #19,872
Maretha Rank #66,965

Jolly is more popular, ranked #19872 vs #66965 for Maretha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jolly ___

No pairings available yet.

Maretha ___

  • Maretha Ann
  • Maretha Jean
  • Maretha Lee
  • Maretha Rose
  • Maretha Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maretha

Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jolly or Maretha more popular?

Jolly is more popular, ranked #19872 compared to Maretha at #66965 in the United States.

What do Jolly and Maretha mean?

Maretha means "lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jolly and Maretha boy or girl names?

Jolly is primarily a boy name. Maretha is primarily a girl name.

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