Maretha vs Virignia

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Virignia

Girl #66,982 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Verginius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,982
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ginny, Gina, Virgi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maretha Rank #66,965
Virignia Rank #66,982

Maretha is more popular, ranked #66965 vs #66982 for Virignia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maretha ___

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

Virignia ___

  • Virignia Rose
  • Virignia Mae
  • Virignia Anne
  • Virignia Claire
  • Virignia Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maretha

Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

If you choose Virignia

Charlotte Eleanor Augusta Florence Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maretha or Virignia more popular?

Maretha is more popular, ranked #66965 compared to Virignia at #66982 in the United States.

What do Maretha and Virignia mean?

Maretha means "lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin). Virignia means "of the Verginius family" (Latin origin).

Are Maretha and Virignia boy or girl names?

Maretha is primarily a girl name. Virignia is primarily a girl name.

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