Netta

Q: What is the origin of Netta?

Netta 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 Netta?

According to the latest SSA data, Netta 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 Netta a girl name?

Netta 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

"Plant; Little One"

Used as a diminutive in several traditions, including Hebrew and Italian contexts, with meanings varying by source name-family.

Themes:diminutiveettahebrewnickname

Biblical Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Netta

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

Netta 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

Netta Nicknames

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

8 ideas

nety

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nett

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etta

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ttay

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nettaie

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nettay

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nettao

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Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

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“Ash Tree Clearing”

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AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

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Andrea

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Ava

AY-vuh

“Birdlike; Life”

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Anne

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Baby Name Lists That Include Netta

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Netta mean?

Netta means "Plant; Little One". Used as a diminutive in several traditions, including Hebrew and Italian contexts, with meanings varying by source name-

What is the origin of Netta?

Netta 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 Netta?

According to the latest SSA data, Netta 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 Netta a girl name?

Netta 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 Netta?

Popular nicknames for Netta include nety, nett, etta, ttay, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Netta?

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

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Italian

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withN

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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