Girl · #4,181 in 2026

Watha

Current Rank
#4,181
Peak Rank
#4,181 (1936)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1936
First Year
1936
Last Year
1936
Peak Year
#4181
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Watha

The earliest SSA record of Watha as a baby girl name dates back to 1936, when 5 babies received it. 1936 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Watha — #4,181 in the national rankings. Watha last appeared in the published SSA data in 1936, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1930s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Where is Watha most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • NC
    46%
  • Thailand
    16%
  • United States
    14%
  • CM
    12%
  • HT
    12%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Watha

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

  • Woth
  • Wath
  • Wata
  • Withy
  • Wafa
  • Withey
  • Waca
  • Waza
  • Wassa
  • Withee
  • Waha
  • Wama

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Watha

What does the name Watha mean?
Watha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1936. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Watha in 2026?
In 2026, Watha ranks #4,181 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Watha most popular?
Watha reached its peak popularity in 1936, ranking #4,181 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Watha a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Watha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Watha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Watha include Annease, Arlowene, Bartie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Watha

Watha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Watha's peak popularity came in 1936 when it ranked #4,181. Use the chart and map above to compare Watha'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.