Holding steady.
Popularity of Netha since 1904
Babies named Netha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Netha's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 61 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Netha first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1904, when it was given to a small number of girls. The name has never broken into the national rankings, and its trajectory has remained stable throughout the decades, reflecting very low but consistent usage. The precise origins are unclear, with etymologists suggesting it may be a variant of Neta or a clipped form of longer names like Anetha. Because it has never been widely adopted, Netha has no strong geographic concentration and does not appear among top states. For parents seeking a genuinely unique and historical name, Netha offers an obscure choice with early-20th-century character.
Netha is a rare given name first recorded in the United States in the early 1900s. It is likely a variant of Neta, which itself may be a shortened form of names such as Anetha or a feminine form of Nathan. The name has seen very limited usage and remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Neta
Sibling names for Netha
Names that share Netha's style, for a brother or sister.
