The sound of water; reciting the Quran
Retal is a modern Arabic name derived from the root 'r-t-l', which relates to the rhythmic and melodic recitation of the Quran (Tajwid). It is also poetically associated with the soothing sound of trickling water or the purity of a drop of water. It has gained popularity in the Middle East as a contemporary choice that maintains a spiritual connection.
Less common today
Retal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,031 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
