Etta
Etta: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛtə/
Meaning and origin of Etta
- A short form of Henrietta or of other female given names ending in -etta.
How popular is Etta?
Since 1880, 43,268 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Etta (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #72 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #3185 in 1915. In 2025 it ranked #930 for girls, with 281 babies given the name.
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Etta FAQ
What does the name Etta mean?
A short form of Henrietta or of other female given names ending in -etta.
How popular is the name Etta?
Since 1880, 43,268 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Etta (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #72 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #3185 in 1915. In 2025 it ranked #930 for girls, with 281 babies given the name.
Is Etta a boy or girl name?
Etta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 43,268 girls and 23 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.