#9732024 rank
1920peak year
42,709babies named Etta since 1880
▲ +5%5-year trend
Etta popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Etta mean?
A diminutive of Henrietta, the feminine of Henry, from the Germanic elements 'heim' (home) and 'rik' (ruler). It also clipped names ending in -etta, and stands alone today.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Etta
Same era, same vibe — if you like Etta, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Ettas
- Etta James, singer
Spellings & variants
EttieEttaHenrietta
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