Origin
Greek (Hellenic)
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Leo
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Aretha is a name often given to girls. Ranked #13616 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Greek (Hellenic) origin and traditionally means "Virtue and moral excellence". It has 3 syllables.
The Story of Aretha
Aretha stems from the Greek concept of arete, meaning excellence. It gained prominence through cultural icons and carries a timeless elegance. Girls with this name tend to be confident leaders with artistic souls.
Popularity
Currently ranked #13616 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Achieves material and spiritual success.
Desires harmony and care.
Values stability and hard work.
Seeks variety and adventure.
Zodiac & Astrology
Leo
Embodies bold and generous spirit.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Warm and empowering aura.
Color Aura
Golden Yellow
Element
Fire
Season
Summer
Gemstone
Topaz
Spirit Animal
Lion
Power Word
Excellence
Energy Type
Fire × Summer
Personality & Traits
Confident
Leads with natural poise.
Compassionate
Cares deeply for others.
Artistic
Expresses through creativity.
Famous People Named Aretha
Aretha Franklin
Legendary American singer
Aretha Brown
Australian Indigenous activist
Aretha in Pop Culture
Aretha
Soul music tributes
Aretha
TV drama character
Historical Events
1967
Aretha Franklin's rise to fame.
2000
Revival in baby name trends.
International Variations
Aretha in Different Scripts
Αρετή
Greek
Арета
Cyrillic
אריתה
Hebrew
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Aretha:
Aretha Grace
Aretha Marie
Aretha Elena
Aretha Sophia
Aretha Claire
Aretha Victoria
Aretha Rose
Fun Facts & Trivia
Linked to soul music history.
Means excellence in Greek.
Popular in 1960s America.
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Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.