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Eartha

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How to Pronounce Eartha

Pronounced UR-thah /ˈɜːr.θɑ/High

Meaning: Eartha comes from the Old English eorthe, 'earth,' a grounded nature name carried memorably by singer Eartha Kitt.Medium

In 30 seconds: A grounded nature name: Eartha simply means 'earth' (said 'UR-thah'). Earthy, distinctive, and vintage.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningEartha comes from the Old English eorthe, 'earth,' a grounded nature name carried memorably by singer Eartha Kitt.
U.S. rank (2020)#15761 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1955
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,920
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195519052020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eartha is Old English for 'earth,' a rooted nature name. It saw its steadiest use near 1955, associated with entertainer Eartha Kitt, before fading (said 'UR-thah').

It became uncommon after mid-century. Earthy, warm, and period.

Did you know? Eartha was most common around 1955, its profile lifted by the singer Eartha Kitt.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Eartha — Old English 'earth'; singer Eartha Kitt

Variations

ErthaEarthaErthel

Nicknames

EarthThea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eartha mean?

Eartha is Old English for 'earth,' a nature name.

How do you pronounce Eartha?

It's said UR-thah /ˈɜːr.θɑ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Who made the name Eartha famous?

Singer and actress Eartha Kitt carried the name to wide recognition.

How popular is Eartha?

Eartha saw its steadiest use around the mid-nineteen-fifties and has been uncommon since.

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