Girl · #6,389 in 2026

Retia

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

Current Rank

#6,389

Peak Rank

#4,300 (1959)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1938

First Year

1960

Last Year

1959

Peak Year

#4300

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Retia

Retia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1938, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1959, when 9 Retias were born — ranking #4,300 that year. As of 2026, Retia ranks #6,389 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 70 Retias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Retia

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Retia

What does the name Retia mean?

Retia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1938. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Retia in 2026?

In 2026, Retia ranks #6,389 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Retia most popular?

Retia reached its peak popularity in 1959, ranking #4,300 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Retia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Retia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Retia include Lorana, Alfie, Crucita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Retia

Retia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1938 and has accumulated 70 births in the dataset. Retia's peak popularity came in 1959 when it ranked #4,300. Use the chart and map above to compare Retia'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.