Coretha

Meaning & origin

Coretha is a rare feminine elaboration of the name Corey, which itself emerged from an Irish surname. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914, but it never achieved widespread usage. Coretha's peak year was 1925, after which its usage declined and remained extremely low. The trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with no signs of a revival. Coretha shares stylistic elements with other -tha suffix names popular in the early 1900s, but unlike Coretta (made famous by Coretta Scott King), Coretha has remained obscure. The name does not appear among the top baby names in any state, reflecting its rarity. Despite its unranked status, Coretha has a vintage charm that may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with a clear phonetic structure.

Coretha is a feminine elaboration of Corey, itself derived from the Irish surname Ó Comhraidhe, meaning 'descendant of Comhraidhe', a personal name of uncertain meaning possibly related to 'dark' or 'hollow'. The name Corey saw modest popularity in the United States in the early 20th century, and Coretha emerged as a rare feminine variant, peaking in 1925.