Total births
352
Girls' name · since 2000
Nethra
Since 2000, U.S. Social Security records show 352 babies named Nethra, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9939
- among girls today
- 352
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Nethra is the #9939 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 352 recorded since 2000.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nethra has been recorded 352 times among girls since 2000, currently ranked #9939 nationally and more common than 44% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2025.
- #9939 among girls today
- 352 born since 2000
- 2010s peak decade
- 44% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nethra is currently the #9939 girls' name in America, more common than 44% of girls - 352 born since 2000, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9939
- among girls today
- 352
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other girls
Nethra vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9939
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 44% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Nethra was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
24 babies were named Nethra in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Nethra compares
352 48th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nethra's all-time total is 8% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nethra | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 352 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nethra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nethra's full recorded timeline at 2014, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 24 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nethra at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#9,939
Active since
2000
Nethra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Nethra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nethra's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Nethra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
99 births
- 2010s
2010s
179 births
- 2020s
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 179 births (51% of all-time use).
Nethra by state
Where Nethra concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 5.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 11 | 3.1% |
California share of Nethra's total US births 5.1%
Even split
18 of 352 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nethra? ▼
Since 2000, Social Security records show 352 babies named Nethra. Today it holds rank #9939 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 24 births.
When was Nethra most popular? ▼
Nethra was most popular in the 2010s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Nethra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nethra are California (18 births), New Jersey (11 births).
How long has the name Nethra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nethra since 2000 -- 26 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nethra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nettie, Neta, Netta, Netanya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nethra's data
- Nethra's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (179 total births) through the 2020s (74) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nethras (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nethra
Nearby Names Like Nethra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nethra
Nettie Girl
#6642 49,443 births
Neta Girl
#15323 3,226 births
Netta Girl
1,116 births
Netanya Girl
#12503 519 births
Netha Girl
224 births
Compare Nethra side by side: Nethra vs Nettie Nethra vs Neta Nethra vs Netta
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2000–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nethra: #9939 Girls' Name - 352 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nethra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nethra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.