Aretha Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Aretha means 'virtuous' or 'excellent'.
Meaning of the Name Aretha
Aretha is a name of Greek origin meaning 'virtuous' or 'excellent'. It is derived from the Greek word 'arete', which refers to moral excellence. Aretha has been associated with strong, empowered women throughout history, most notably with the influential American singer Aretha Franklin. The name carries a sense of strength and integrity, reflecting the positive qualities traditionally associated with the virtue of Arete.
Popularity of the Name Aretha
The popularity for the name Aretha peaked in popularity in the year 1968 with 543 births, which ranked number 724 out of 11,748 unique names for that year. Aretha had the most female births in 1968 with 543, which ranked number 397 out of 8,195 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Aretha
- 20 Year Trend of Aretha: -14.29%
Popularity of Aretha by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Aretha. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Aretha in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Aretha is a great pick!
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