Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, American
Meaning: Excellent or virtuous, Woman of Virtue, Virtue, Best
Pronunciation: uh-REE-thuh, /əˈriːθə/, ER IY TH AH
Popularity Rank: #32,241
Aretha is of Greek origin, meaning 'excellent' or 'virtuous'. It is a name that conveys strength, beauty and grace.
The name Aretha is of Greek, American origin and means Excellent or virtuous, Woman of Virtue, Virtue, Best, Excellence, Virtuous. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Aretha is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Brazil, and 48 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-REE-thuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈriːθə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: ER IY TH AH
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Aretha is recorded 1,089 times globally, ranking it as the 32,241th most common name worldwide.
Aretha is most prevalent in United States of America, with 430 occurrences, making it the 5,627th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Aretha is found among 1 in every 2743 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #5,627 | 1 : 4,207 |
| South Africa | #5,109 | 1 : 8,405 |
| Brazil | #6,443 | 1 : 9,779 |
| United Kingdom | #13,000 | 1 : 15,663 |
| Jamaica | #1,480 | 1 : 2,743 |
| France | #27,499 | 1 : 50,153 |
| Italy | #30,783 | 1 : 49,272 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Aretha from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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