Etta is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1295 in 2011 with 24 recorded births. This places Etta in the top 17% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 353 births ranking #141. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 13,388 girls born was named Etta. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Etta is a short form of Henrietta and other names ending in etta. It feels vintage and lively, with a strong standalone identity despite its nickname roots.
The name has long been used as a familiar shorter form, but it also gained recognition in its own right through well-known bearers such as singer Etta James. That helped give it a stylish retro appeal.