girl's name
Arethea
uh-REE-thee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 7
- Births on record 28
Arethea is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1972 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1968, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1960.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Arethea Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Arethea?
In 1972, Arethea was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Arethea
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Arethea Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Arethea over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Arethea
- English uh-REE-thee-uh
Sibling Names for Arethea
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Arethea — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Arethea
How popular is the name Arethea?
In 1972, Arethea was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Arethea a girl's or a boy's name?
Arethea is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Arethea?
Arethea has 4 syllables.
When was Arethea most popular?
Arethea peaked in 1968, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.