Etta

Meaning of Etta

Etta is a short form of names ending in "-etta". It means "little one" or is associated with "home" or "estate".

Etta has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Etta

After ranking as high as #927 in 2020, Etta has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Etta

• Etta James
  Blues, R&B, and gospel singer
• Etta Moten Barnett
  American actress and singer
• Etta Scollo
  Italian singer and musician
• Etta Baker
  American blues guitarist and singer
• Etta Zuber Falconer
  American mathematician and educator

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Questions about the name Etta

What does the name Etta mean?

Etta means etta is a short form of names ending in "-etta". it means "little one" or is associated with "home" or "estate", and it comes from German origins.

Is Etta a boy's or a girl's name?

Etta is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Etta?

Etta did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Etta most popular?

Etta peaked at #927 in 2020.