Etta

Etta is a English girl's name. A diminutive of names ending in -etta. Its vintage musical associations and compact form have a sweet, soulful quality.

How popular is Etta in the United States?

In 2024, 266 girls in the United States were named Etta, making it the 973rd most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,175th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 803 births.

Records for Etta go back to 1880, and 43,008 babies have been given the name since.

What Etta means and where it comes from

A diminutive of names ending in -etta. Its vintage musical associations and compact form have a sweet, soulful quality.

Etta is of English origin, described as vintage in style.

Is Etta a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 266 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Etta

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Etta mean?

A diminutive of names ending in -etta. Its vintage musical associations and compact form have a sweet, soulful quality.

Where does the name Etta come from?

Etta is of English origin, and is usually described as vintage in style.

How popular is Etta in the United States?

In 2024, 266 girls in the United States were named Etta, making it the 973rd most popular girl's name that year.

Is Etta a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 266 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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