Retka Nowa was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Retka Neu.
The place is now called Retka Nowa and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retka Nowa | Russian Empire | Makov | 1914 |
| Retka Nowa | Poland | Maków | 1919 |
| Retka Neu | German Empire | Mackeim | 1939 |
| Retka Nowa | Poland | Maków Mazowiecki | 1945 |
| Retka Nowa | Poland | Ostrołęka | 1992 |