The nameArantxa
Arantxa is a Basque name made famous by a tennis champion.
- Girl's name
- Basque
Meaning
Arantxa is a pet form of Arantzazu, a Basque sanctuary whose name is linked to arantza, "thorn bush".
Origin
Basque.
History
The sanctuary of Our Lady of Arantzazu, in the Basque Country, gave the name to many Basque girls.
Famous people named Arantxa
- Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, tennis player
Popularity of the name Arantxa
Arantxa in the United States
Arantxa was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 264 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Arantxa. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Arantxa in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 12 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arantxa mean?
Arantxa is a pet form of Arantzazu, a Basque sanctuary whose name is linked to arantza, "thorn bush".
What is the origin of the name Arantxa?
Basque.
Is Arantxa a girl's or a boy's name?
Arantxa is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Arantxa?
In 2024, Arantxa was the 17433rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 5 births.
Who are famous people named Arantxa?
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, tennis player.