Reatha
Reatha is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Excellence, virtue, or water nymph.
Origin and history
Reatha is a feminine given name, often considered a variant of Aretha, derived from the Greek name Arethusa or the word for virtue. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, but it has become extremely rare in recent decades. It carries a classic, vintage feel with distinct historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,624 babies in the United States have been named Reatha since 1880. It ranks #3447 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (26.3 %)
- GA (24.9 %)
- SC (19.7 %)
- FL (8 %)
- TX (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 23 |
| 1900-1910 | 131 |
| 1910-1920 | 376 |
| 1920-1930 | 587 |
| 1930-1940 | 441 |
| 1940-1950 | 422 |
| 1950-1960 | 394 |
| 1960-1970 | 184 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Reatha
- Reatha Clark King: Chemist, Educator
Fun facts
- Reatha is a modern variant spelling of the name Aretha, popularized in the early 20th century in the United States.
- The name saw its highest U.S. birth registration numbers between the 1910s and 1940s before gradually fading from common use.