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Eartha

Girl name

Eartha has been given to 2,952 babies in the U.S. since 1905. It peaked in 1955.

Meaning & origin /ˈɜːθə/

th-century coinage from earth +‎ -a. Best known for the American singer Eartha Kitt.

Origin: coinages

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,952

Peak year

1955 (108 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1905

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

99% girls / 1% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Names with a similar vibe

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

Sibling name ideas for Eartha

Same era and popularity as Eartha, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Eartha?

Eartha has been given to 2,952 babies in the U.S. since 1905. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Eartha peak?

Eartha peaked in 1955, when 108 babies were given the name.

Is Eartha a girl or boy name?

Eartha is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Eartha are girls).

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