Aletta

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Aletta Pronunciation

Aletta is pronounced ə-LET-ah /əˈlɛt.ɑ/High

Meaning: From Latin aletta, 'winged' (little wing), and/or a diminutive of Adela, 'noble'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Little wing, noble heart: Aletta draws on Latin for 'winged' and the noble Adela. Airy, vintage, and quietly elegant.

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Origin MediumLatin, German

MeaningFrom Latin aletta, 'winged' (little wing), and/or a diminutive of Adela, 'noble'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4111 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1935

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,089

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Aletta comes from Latin aletta, 'winged, little wing', and/or a diminutive of Adela, 'noble' (routes layered, which we note). A vintage European name, it carries a light, airy grace.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, winged-or-noble at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Aletta Jacobs was the Netherlands' first woman doctor and a suffrage pioneer — her name reads as 'little wing' or a form of noble Adela.

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Aletta — routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

LettieEtta

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Aletta?

Aletta is pronounced ə-LET-ah (/əˈlɛt.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Aletta said aloud.

How do you say Aletta?

Aletta is said ə-LET-ah (/əˈlɛt.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Aletta said aloud.

What does the name Aletta mean?

Aletta is from Latin 'winged' and/or a form of Adela, 'noble'; the routes are layered.

Is Aletta a boy or girl name?

Aletta is a girl's name.

How popular is Aletta?

Aletta is a rare name in the U.S.