MallowbyNames

Vetta

VET-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a feminine form of Vetto or a short form of names like Loretta.

Peak popularity
1900
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Vetta since 1900

Babies named Vetta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vetta's real moment was 1900.

3710192019602000Most births 1921Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1900s5
1910s14
1920s41
1930s12
1940s22
1950s35
1960s26
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Vetta is a name that appeared in United States birth records as early as 1900, which was also its peak year of usage. However, it never achieved widespread popularity; in fact, it has never ranked among the top 1000 names for any given year. The name has remained exceptionally rare, with no recorded data in recent decades. Its top states are unknown due to very limited occurrences. Vetta's trajectory is stable, meaning it has neither risen nor fallen significantly because it has always been extremely uncommon. The etymology is uncertain; it may be a diminutive of Loretta or a feminine form of the Italian name Vetto. Despite its obscurity, Vetta offers a simple, vintage sound that appeals to parents seeking a truly unique name.

Vetta is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may be a feminine diminutive of the Italian name Vetto, or a variant of names like Loretta or Veta. The name saw very limited use in the early 1900s in the United States, but has since become exceedingly uncommon.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Veta

Sibling names for Vetta

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

Sisters: Loretta, Etta, Nora, Cora, Mae

Brothers: Otto, Leo, Roy, Earl, Ray

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Vetta mean?
The meaning of Vetta is uncertain. It may be a feminine form of Vetto or a short form of names like Loretta.
How popular is the name Vetta?
Vetta has never been a common name in the United States. According to Social Security data, it was first recorded in 1900, its peak year, but has not ranked in the top 1000 for any year.
Is Vetta a boy or girl name?
Vetta is almost exclusively used as a girl's name, based on historical U.S. data.