Reta
Pronunciation: [ r-EHT-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Reta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,255 babies have been named Reta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Reta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,196 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,196
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Reta
Reta is a girl name .
Reta is currently ranked #49,196 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Reta include Retal . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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