Rutha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Rutha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 502 babies have been named Rutha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rutha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,018 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,018
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Greek origin
"well-born, noble"
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Greek origin
"from the island of Thera"
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Latin / American origin
"moonlit grace"
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Latin origin
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Old Norse origin
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Greek origin
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About the Name Rutha
Rutha is a girl name .
Rutha is currently ranked #39,018 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rutha include Rut, Ruy, and Rutie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rutha include Ruth, Ruthie, Ruthann . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis