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Edytha

ED-uh-thuh /ˈɛdəθə/

At a glance

In short
Edytha is a charming and distinctive English name for baby girls, with noble associations and a unique flair.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1924 (#5,061)
Babies in 1924
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#2,833 in 1916
First recorded
1916

Meaning of Edytha

Edytha is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has English origins and is pronounced as ED-uh-thuh (/ˈɛdəθə/). The name Edytha is closely related to the more commonly known name Edith. In terms of associations, both names are associated with strong and noble qualities. Over the years, there have been varying levels of popularity for the name Edytha in the United States. In 1916, it was ranked as the 2833rd most popular name for newborn girls. Although its popularity has fluctuated over time, Edytha remains a charming choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their little one.

How to pronounce Edytha

English

Popularity of Edytha in the U.S.

Edytha was last recorded in the U.S. in 1924, ranked #5,061 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,833 in 1916. It first appears in the records in 1916.

Bar and line chart: Edytha in the U.S., 1916–1924. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 10 in 1916 and 5 in 1924. Line: rank among girl names, peak #2,833 in 1916, #5,061 in 1924.
  • Girls named Edytha (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1916–1924. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1916⁠–⁠1924 4 rows
Edytha: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192455,061back (not recorded in 1920–1923)
191954,814back (not recorded in 1918)
191754,594▼ 1,761
1916102,833new

Notable people named Edytha

  • Edytha Fleischer-Engel was a German soprano and voice teacher who began her career at the Berlin State Opera and Salzburg Festival.