Leta

Leta is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 girls in the United States.

Leta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Leta

Leta belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Leta first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #319 in 1889, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 11,934 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Leta in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#319 in 1889
Peak year
1918
Babies named Leta in 2024
11
Total since 1880
11,934

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leta mean?

The meaning of Leta is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Leta a boy or girl name?

Leta is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Leta?

Leta comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Leta?

Leta first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #319 in 1889, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].