girl's name
Maretha
muh-REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 31
Maretha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1958 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 1942, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 10 |
How Popular Is Maretha?
In 1958, Maretha 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 Maretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maretha
- English muh-REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Maretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maretha
How popular is the name Maretha?
In 1958, Maretha 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 Maretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Maretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maretha?
Maretha has 3 syllables.
When was Maretha most popular?
Maretha peaked in 1942, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.