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Jetta

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Pronounced JET-ah /ˈdʒɛt.ə/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the English word jet, 'jet black; the black gemstone jet', and a short form of Henrietta ('home ruler'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Jet black; the gemstone jet: Jetta is English/Germanic. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'JET-ah').
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningVariously from the English word jet, 'jet black; the black gemstone jet', and a short form of Henrietta ('home ruler'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7650 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,254

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200918872025

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

Jetta comes variously from the English word jet, 'jet black; the black gemstone jet', and from a short form of Henrietta ('home ruler', Germanic; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, bold name (said 'JET-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a gem/vintage name. Rare, jet-black at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Jetta is variously from the word jet, 'jet black; the black gemstone jet', and a short form of Henrietta ('home ruler') — a crisp, bold name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JET-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Jetta — routes layered

Variations

JetaJetteHenrietta

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jetta mean?

Jetta is variously 'jet black; the gemstone jet' and a short form of Henrietta; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jetta?

It's said JET-ah /ˈdʒɛt.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jetta a boy or girl name?

Jetta is a girl's name.

How popular is Jetta?

Jetta is a rare name in the U.S.

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