Aretta Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-RET-ah / əˈrɛtə

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: noble; Latin: derived from 'Auretta', meaning golden

Historical & Cultural Background

Aretta is a name with Italian roots, often associated with nobility and elegance. It is derived from the Latin name Auretta, which conveys a sense of brightness and value. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of historical significance and modern appeal.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Auretta
  • Arete

International Variants

  • Aurette (French)
  • Aureta (Spanish)

Famous people named Aretta

Fictional characters named Aretta

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aretta was first seen in the United States in 1900. Aretta has ranked as high as #877 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Aretta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aretta (1965)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19005
19045
19078
190815
190911
191010
19119
191217
191324
191424
191524
191623
191721
191827
191931
192029
192128
192227
192333
192432
192529
192625
192722
192819
192928
193023
193122
193221
193325
193416
193513
193620
193720
193823
193917
194015
194113
194215
194312
194414
194513
194617
194719
194813
194918
195016
195111
195210
195312
19549
195518
195616
195715
19589
195914
19609
196111
196213
19636
19648
196515
196611
19675
19687
19698
19707
197112
19738
19766
19805
19916