Areta
Girl name · Arabic · English · Greek
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,750 in 1931
0 babies were named Areta in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Areta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryAreta first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1931, when it reached #2,750.
About the name Areta
Areta is a girl name of Arabic, English and Greek origin. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-eta”. US birth records list Areta for girls from 1914 to 1972, in 42 of those 59 years. Its best year was 1931, when it ranked #2,750 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1972, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Arabic namesEnglish namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.5 | 180,723 girls |
| 1920s | 5.2 | 192,308 girls |
| 1930s | 5.9 | 170,940 girls |
| 1940s | 2.3 | 436,681 girls |
| 1950s | 2.5 | 392,157 girls |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 473,934 girls |
| 1970s | 2.6 | 379,747 girls |
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
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- Girl name: Lyla · night
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- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Unisex name: Salem · peace
Questions about the name Areta
What is the origin of the name Areta?
Areta has Arabic, English, Greek roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Eleanor, Layla, Lyla.
Is Areta a boy or girl name?
Areta is a girl name.
How popular is the name Areta?
Areta is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1972. It peaked at #2,750 in 1931.