Aleta

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Pronounced ah-LEE-tah /ɑˈli.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Aleta, 'winged' (from ala, 'wing'), also linked to the Greek Aletheia, 'truth'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Winged; truthful: Aleta is a Latin/Greek name. Warm and lyrical (said 'ah-LEE-tah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowLatin, Greek

MeaningFrom the Latin Aleta, 'winged' (from ala, 'wing'), also linked to the Greek Aletheia, 'truth'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#15044 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1947

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,446

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aleta comes from the Latin Aleta, 'winged' (from ala, 'wing'), also linked to the Greek Aletheia, 'truth' (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'ah-LEE-tah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely (also a Prince Valiant character). Rare, winged at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Aleta is 'winged' in Latin (from ala, 'wing'), also linked to the Greek Aletheia, 'truth' — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'ah-LEE-tah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Aleta — Latin/Greek; routes layered

Variations

AlettaAlethea

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleta mean?

Aleta is Latin for 'winged' (from ala, 'wing'), also linked to the Greek 'truth' (Aletheia). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aleta?

It's said ah-LEE-tah /ɑˈli.tɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aleta a boy or girl name?

Aleta is a girl's name.

How popular is Aleta?

Aleta is a rare name in the U.S.