Maretha vs Shenda

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

Maretha Rank #66,965
Shenda Rank #67,110

Maretha is more popular, ranked #66965 vs #67110 for Shenda.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Maretha ___

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

Shenda ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maretha or Shenda more popular?

Maretha is more popular, ranked #66965 compared to Shenda at #67110 in the United States.

What do Maretha and Shenda mean?

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

Are Maretha and Shenda boy or girl names?

Maretha is primarily a girl name. Shenda is primarily a girl name.

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