Iretha is a unique and captivating name of African origin, specifically from the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria. It means 'Mother has returned,' implying a sense of warmth, familiarity, and joyous reunion. This name carries a beautiful sentiment that reflects its cultural roots.
The name Iretha saw fluctuating popularity throughout the early to mid-20th century, with peaks in the late teens and twenties of the 1920s, and again in the late thirties and early forties.