Betha

Q: What is the origin of Betha?

Betha is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Betha?

According to the latest SSA data, Betha is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Betha a girl name?

Betha is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"House of God"

Betha is a shortened form related to Elizabeth or Beth, names derived from Hebrew elements meaning God is my oath.

Themes:varianthebrewtraditionalfeminine

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Betha

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Betha did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Betha Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Betha.

10 ideas

bety

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beth

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bie

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etha

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thay

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bethay

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bethao

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“Messenger; Angel”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Betha

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Betha mean?

Betha means "House of God". Betha is a shortened form related to Elizabeth or Beth, names derived from Hebrew elements meaning God is my oath.

What is the origin of Betha?

Betha is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Betha?

According to the latest SSA data, Betha is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Betha a girl name?

Betha is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Betha?

Popular nicknames for Betha include bety, beth, bie, by, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Betha?

There are many names similar to Betha in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Germanic

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withB

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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