girl's name
Betta
BET-tah (Italian)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 78
Betta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1956 it was given to 7 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.
- Betta is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1919, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1919.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Betta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 13 |
How Popular Is Betta?
In 1956, Betta was given to 7 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 Betta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Betta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Betta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Betta
- Italian BET-tah
Sibling Names for Betta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Betta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Betta
How popular is the name Betta?
In 1956, Betta was given to 7 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 Betta a girl's or a boy's name?
Betta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Betta?
Betta has 2 syllables.
When was Betta most popular?
Betta peaked in 1919, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.