girl's name
Rheta
REE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,200
Rheta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1974 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 1934, when 151 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1893.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rheta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 129 |
| 1920s | 179 |
| 1930s | 462 |
| 1940s | 187 |
| 1950s | 165 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Rheta?
In 1974, Rheta 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 Rheta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rheta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rheta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rheta
- English REE-tuh
Sibling Names for Rheta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rheta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rheta
How popular is the name Rheta?
In 1974, Rheta 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 Rheta a girl's or a boy's name?
Rheta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rheta?
Rheta has 2 syllables.
When was Rheta most popular?
Rheta peaked in 1934, when 151 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.