Cretia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cretia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 17 babies have been named Cretia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cretia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,058 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,058
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cretia
Cretia is a girl name .
Cretia is currently ranked #63,058 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cretia include Cre, Cret, Crety, Cretie, Cry, Crie, and Crekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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