MallowbyNames

Ovetta

oh-VET-uh · of uncertain origin; possibly an elaborated form of Ova or a feminine variant of Ovetto

Peak popularity
1919
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Ovetta since 1915

Babies named Ovetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.

257192019602000Most births 1919Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s12
1920s24
1930s11
1940s42
1950s24
1960s5
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Ovetta is a rare American given name that first appeared in 1915. It peaked in popularity during 1919, when it reached its highest recorded usage. Since then, the name has remained stable but uncommon, with no significant increase in recent years. The origin is uncertain, likely a modern elaboration or feminine variant. Despite its obscurity, Ovetta has a melodic, vintage feel that may appeal to parents seeking a unique name with a early 20th-century charm.

Ovetta first appeared in the United States in 1915, likely as a creative coinage. It may be a feminine elaboration of Ova (a short form of names ending in -ova) or influenced by Italian suffixes like -etta. The name saw modest use in the 1910s and 1920s, peaking in 1919, but has since become rare.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ovie, Vetta, Etta

Variants: Ovetta

Sibling names for Ovetta

Names that share Ovetta's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ovetta mean?
The meaning of Ovetta is uncertain; it may be a modern coinage or an elaborated form of Ova.
How popular is Ovetta?
Ovetta peaked at rank 4,100 in 1919 but has not ranked in the top 1,000 in recent decades. In 2025, the name is very rare.
Is Ovetta a boy or girl name?
Ovetta is typically used for girls.