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Yetta

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Pronounced YET-ah /ˈjɛt.ə/Medium

Meaning: Yetta is a Yiddish diminutive, most often of Henrietta (feminine of Henry, from Germanic roots for 'home-ruler') and sometimes of Yehudit (Judith, 'woman of Judea'). It was common among Jewish American families of the early twentieth century.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Yiddish name: Yetta is a pet form of Henrietta, 'home-ruler', or of Judith (said 'YET-ah').
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Origin MediumYiddish, Germanic
MeaningYetta is a Yiddish diminutive, most often of Henrietta (feminine of Henry, from Germanic roots for 'home-ruler') and sometimes of Yehudit (Judith, 'woman of Judea'). It was common among Jewish American families of the early twentieth century.
U.S. rank (2023)#17508 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,793

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618802023

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

Yetta is a Yiddish pet form, chiefly of Henrietta ('home-ruler') and sometimes of Yehudit (Judith). It flourished among Jewish immigrant families in early-twentieth-century America, cresting around 1916. It faded as later generations chose different names, keeping a heartfelt heritage resonance.

Rare now, it reads as a warm Old World name. Homey and rich in heritage.

Did you know? Yetta was a beloved Yiddish diminutive in early-century Jewish American communities — often for Henrietta — with its peak around 1916.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Yetta — Yiddish diminutive of Henrietta / Yehudit

Variations

YetteEttaHenrietta

Nicknames

EttaYettie

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Etta— a like short cousin in sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yetta mean?

Yetta is a Yiddish diminutive, most often of Henrietta ('home-ruler') and sometimes of Yehudit (Judith). We note the dual route.

How do you pronounce Yetta?

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

Is Yetta a boy or girl name?

Yetta is used as a girl's name.

Is Yetta making a comeback?

Yetta is rare today and reads as a warm early-century heritage name rather than a current trend.

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