Netta

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Pronounced NET-uh /ˈnɛt.ə/High

Meaning: From Hebrew neta, 'plant, sapling, young shoot' — a green, hopeful word-name used in Israel. In Yiddish and English usage Netta has also served as a short form of names like Antoinette, Henrietta and Jeanette. Both routes are real, which we state honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: Netta is Hebrew for 'plant, sapling' — a small green name — and also an old short form of Henrietta and Jeanette (said 'NET-uh').

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Origin LowHebrew, Yiddish

MeaningFrom Hebrew neta, 'plant, sapling, young shoot' — a green, hopeful word-name used in Israel. In Yiddish and English usage Netta has also served as a short form of names like Antoinette, Henrietta and Jeanette. Both routes are real, which we state honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#9430 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Netta is a Hebrew word-name from neta, 'plant, sapling, young shoot' — the kind of green, growing image Hebrew naming loves. It is well used in Israel and carried today by the Israeli singer Netta. Separately, in Yiddish and English usage, Netta has long served as a short form of Henrietta, Antoinette and Jeanette. Both routes are genuine, and we give both (said 'NET-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and quietly green.

Did you know? The Israeli singer Netta carries this name, which is Hebrew for a young shoot or sapling. In English and Yiddish households, Netta has separately been a pet form of Henrietta and Antoinette — two honest routes to one name.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Netta — Hebrew neta 'plant, sapling'; also short form of Henrietta/Jeanette

Variations

NetaNettieNetty

Nicknames

NetNettie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Netta mean?

In Hebrew, neta means 'plant, sapling, shoot'. Netta is also an English and Yiddish short form of Henrietta or Jeanette.

How do you pronounce Netta?

It's said NET-uh /ˈnɛt.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Netta a boy or girl name?

Netta is a girl's name.

How popular is Netta?

Netta is a rare name for girls in the U.S.