girl's name
Ethna
ETH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 219
Ethna is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1924 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1973, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ethna Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 3 |
How Popular Is Ethna?
In 1991, Ethna was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #548 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Ethna Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ethna
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ethna Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ethna over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ethna
- English ETH-nuh
Sibling Names for Ethna
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ethna — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ethna
How popular is the name Ethna?
In 1991, Ethna was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #548 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Ethna a girl's or a boy's name?
Ethna is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ethna?
Ethna has 2 syllables.
When was Ethna most popular?
Ethna peaked in 1973, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.