Aretha: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahr-ehth-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of Greek origin, meaning "virtue" or "excellence."

Aretha is a name of Greek origin, derived from the term 'aretê,' meaning "virtue" or "excellence." It is associated with the Greek goddess of wisdom, Arete. The name gained significant popularity in the 20th century due to the iconic American singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin, known as the "Queen of Soul." This association has lent the name a sense of strength, talent, and musicality. Aretha is a timeless name that evokes feelings of admiration, respect, and strength. It has a classic feel and is often associated with strong, independent women.

Aretha Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Aretha is currently #27090 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Aretha is currently #15530 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Aretha is currently #13082 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Aretha is currently #7484 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Aretha is currently #13391 on Kiindred Australian Names

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