Aretta

Girl name

Aretta has been given to 1,142 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 1923.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,142

Peak year

1923 (33 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1900

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Aretta — alternate spellings parents actually use.

5,656 babies since 1900

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Aretta.

1,142 babies since 1912

1,140 babies since 1886

1,135 babies since 1904

1,150 babies since 1883

1,134 babies since 1880

1,153 babies since 1896

1,155 babies since 1892

1,157 babies since 1903

How popular is the name Aretta?

Aretta has been given to 1,142 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Aretta peak?

Aretta peaked in 1923, when 33 babies were given the name.

Is Aretta a girl or boy name?

Aretta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Aretta are girls).

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