The baby name Etta is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛtə/ (ET-uh).
The baby name Etta is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛtə/ (ET-uh).
Etta is English, Italian in Origin.
Etta is an English short form derived from the Italian diminutive suffix -etta, widely used as a clipped name for feminine forms ending in -etta, most notably Henrietta, Loretta, Marietta, and Rosetta. Because it inherits meaning from its source, Etta can signify "home/estate ruler" when standing for Henrietta (from Germanic heim + ric), or "laurel" when linked to Loretta/Laura; the -etta ending also carries a sense of "little" or "beloved" in Romance usage.
Adopted as an independent given name in Britain and the United States in the late 19th century, Etta enjoyed popularity through the Victorian and Edwardian eras, then faded mid-century before a modern revival. The jazz and blues icon Etta James (born Jamesetta) cemented its soulful image. Variants and diminutives include Ettie and Etty; related international forms are Henriette/Henrietta and Loretta, while extended cousins include Julietta, Violetta, and Rosetta.
| Etta Cameron Etta Cameron was a well-known jazz and gospel singer, originally from the Bahamas, who became a beloved figure in Denmark. She gained fame for her powerful voice and captivating performances, often singing in Danish and English. Some of her notable songs include 'Amazing Grace' and 'What a Wonderful World'. | Etta Baker Etta Baker was a talented American musician known for her mastery of the Piedmont blues guitar style. Her influential recordings include 'One Dime Blues' and 'Railroad Bill'. Born in 1913, she played a significant role in preserving and popularizing traditional blues music throughout her life. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etta | Ng | Jackie Chan | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #91 | 3 | 3,714 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #101 | 2 | 3,319 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #108 | 1 | 1,564 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #176 | 4 | 1,568 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #248 | 12 | 7,507 |
| NG | 0 | #266 | 7 | 5,926 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #268 | 18 | 2,795 |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #283 | 7 | 8,139 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #357 | 3 | 8,829 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #381 | 11 | 1,368 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #439 | 102 | 11,671 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #472 | 79 | 12,054 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #543 | 5 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #569 | 5 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #577 | 39 | 16,104 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #624 | 116 | 3,895 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #638 | 8 | 11,648 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #652 | 266 | 8,487 |
| IT | 0 | #684 | 31 | 4,183 | |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #709 | 78 | 15,093 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #814 | 25 | 4,949 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #857 | 95 | 16,906 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #937 | 19 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #961 | 34 | 24,821 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,021 | 446 | 9,415 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,091 | 51 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,175 | 8 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,194 | 6 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Etta is popular in 46 countries — most recent births per country:
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