Girl · #9,432 in 2026

Nethra

Name: Popularity of the name Nethra in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nethra, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,432

Peak Rank

#5,542 (2009)

Total Babies

359

5-Yr Trend

-35%

2000

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#5542

Peak Rank

359

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nethra

Nethra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 24 Nethras were born — ranking #5,709 that year. As of 2026, Nethra ranks #9,432 for baby girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-35%). In total, more than 359 Nethras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Nethra

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

Neathery
Nethery
Nether
Naira
Nera
Nethers
Mithra
Narra
Neira
Netra
Neatherd
Mathura

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nethra

What does the name Nethra mean?

Nethra is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nethra in 2026?

In 2026, Nethra ranks #9,432 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Nethra most popular?

Nethra reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #5,542 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nethra most popular?

Nethra has historically been most popular in New Jersey, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nethra.

Is Nethra a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nethra is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nethra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nethra include Tonantzin, Braley, Jesselin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nethra

Nethra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 359 births in the dataset. Nethra's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #5,542. Use the chart and map above to compare Nethra'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.