Aretha

Aretha is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2022.

Aretha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Aretha

Aretha belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Aretha first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #398 in 1968, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5,656 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aretha in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#398 in 1968
Peak year
1968
Total since 1880
5,656

Aretha in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#3409 in 2002
Babies named Aretha in 2022
4
Total since 1996
27

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aretha mean?

The meaning of Aretha is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Aretha a boy or girl name?

Aretha is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2022.

What origin is the name Aretha?

Aretha comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Aretha?

Aretha first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #398 in 1968, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].