Declining since 2020, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Renatha since 2009
Babies named Renatha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Renatha is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2009. It reached its peak rank of 14,942 in 2019, with about 1 in every 321,453 baby girls given the name that year. Since 2020, its usage has been gradually falling, consistent with the trend for many modern coinages. The name likely derives from Renato, the Italian form of Latin Renatus ('reborn'), possibly influenced by the more common Renata. Its similarity to names like Renata and the rise of creative '-tha' endings (e.g., Samantha, Alitha) may have inspired its formation. Despite its low frequency, Renatha offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with a subtle Italian renaissance feel.
Renatha is likely a modern feminine elaboration of Renato, the Italian form of the Latin name Renatus, meaning 'reborn'. It emerged in the United States in the late 2000s, possibly as a variant of Renata or a creative coinage blending Ren- with the fashionable suffix -tha. Its usage remains rare, with a peak rank of 14,942 in 2019.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rena, Natha, Ren
Sibling names for Renatha
Names that share Renatha's style, for a brother or sister.
