Girl · #6,104 in 2026

Maretha

The Bugti are a prominent Baloch tribe found in eastern Balochistan, Pakistan. Most of the members of the Bugti tribe live in the mountainous Dera Bugti region of Pakistan. The Bugti are divided into the Rahija, Kalpar, Nothani, Perozani, Masori, Mondarani and Marhita sub-tribes. Their neighbours to the north are the Marri, who were the Bugti's traditional enemies.

Current Rank
#6,104
Peak Rank
#3,194 (1942)
Total Babies
31
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1928
First Year
1958
Last Year
1942
Peak Year
#3194
Peak Rank
31
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Maretha

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Bugti are a prominent Baloch tribe found in eastern Balochistan, Pakistan. Most of the members of the Bugti tribe live in the mountainous Dera Bugti region of Pakistan. The Bugti are divided into the Rahija, Kalpar, Nothani, Perozani, Masori, Mondarani and Marhita sub-tribes. Their neighbours to the north are the Marri, who were the Bugti's traditional enemies.

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The Story of Maretha

Maretha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1928, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1942, when 9 Marethas were born — ranking #3,194 that year. As of 2026, Maretha ranks #6,104 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 31 Marethas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Maretha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maretha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maretha

What does the name Maretha mean?
The Bugti are a prominent Baloch tribe found in eastern Balochistan, Pakistan. Most of the members of the Bugti tribe live in the mountainous Dera Bugti region of Pakistan. The Bugti are divided into the Rahija, Kalpar, Nothani, Perozani, Masori, Mondarani and Marhita sub-tribes. Their neighbours to the north are the Marri, who were the Bugti's traditional enemies.
How popular is Maretha in 2026?
In 2026, Maretha ranks #6,104 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Maretha most popular?
Maretha reached its peak popularity in 1942, ranking #3,194 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Maretha a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Maretha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Maretha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maretha include Fredi, Jerrianne, Georgieann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maretha

Maretha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 31 births in the dataset. Maretha's peak popularity came in 1942 when it ranked #3,194. Use the chart and map above to compare Maretha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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