Rheta

Girl name

Rheta has been given to 1,200 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It peaked in 1934.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,200

Peak year

1934 (151 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1893

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Rhettboy

36,920 babies since 1917

Rheagirl

20,145 babies since 1882

Retagirl

8,616 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

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

Joanegirl

1,195 babies since 1921

Senaidagirl

1,208 babies since 1897

Geanunisex

1,234 babies since 1910

Willodeangirl

1,237 babies since 1914

Doreathagirl

1,238 babies since 1905

Claritagirl

1,244 babies since 1892

Nelvagirl

1,139 babies since 1889

Jerlinegirl

1,138 babies since 1914

Rheta vs Joane ⚖Rheta vs Senaida ⚖Rheta vs Gean ⚖Rheta vs Willodean ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Rheta

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

Sisters

Alla Joane Senaida Nelma

Brothers

Wallis Marland Hiawatha Elihu

FAQ

How popular is the name Rheta?

Rheta has been given to 1,200 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rheta peak?

Rheta peaked in 1934, when 151 babies were given the name.

Is Rheta a girl or boy name?

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

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