Retal

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Pronounced reh-TAHL /rɛˈtɑl/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic ratl/retal, associated with 'flowing, recited' — often glossed as gently flowing water/recitation; attestation variesLow

In 30 seconds: Gentle as flowing water: Retal is an Arabic name often glossed as soft, flowing recitation or a babbling stream. Lyrical and rare.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic ratl/retal, associated with 'flowing, recited' — often glossed as gently flowing water/recitation; attestation varies

U.S. rank (2025)#6772 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 341

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

Retal (also Rital) is an Arabic girls' name commonly glossed as 'gently flowing, melodious recitation' or flowing water. Sources vary on the precise root, which we flag honestly; it's a modern favorite in the Gulf.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, flowing-toned at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Retal is commonly linked in Arabic naming to the idea of gentle, melodious recitation or flowing water — a soft, musical image, though glosses vary.

Overall data confidence 55%

Arabic name references — Retal/Rital — glosses vary

Variations

RitalRetajRattal

Nicknames

Reta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Retal mean?

Retal is an Arabic name often glossed as 'gently flowing/melodious'; the precise root varies, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Retal?

It's said reh-TAHL /rɛˈtɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Retal a boy or girl name?

Retal is a girl's name.

How popular is Retal?

Retal is a rare name in the U.S.