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Pronounced lee-ET-uh /liˈɛt.ə/Medium

Meaning: Leetta is an ornate variant of Leta, from the Latin laetus, glad or joyful, dressed with the fashionable -etta ending of its era. It carries the same bright root as Leta and Lita with a fuller, more decorative shape.Low

In 30 seconds: Leetta is an elaborated form of Leta, from the Latin for glad or joyful. A decorative early-century name, it was given to only a handful of girls a year (said lee-ET-uh).

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Origin LowLatin, English

MeaningLeetta is an ornate variant of Leta, from the Latin laetus, glad or joyful, dressed with the fashionable -etta ending of its era. It carries the same bright root as Leta and Lita with a fuller, more decorative shape.

U.S. rank (1989)#13581 ↘ Falling

1989 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1938

Total births (all-time)≈ 519

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

Leetta is an elaboration of Leta, whose root is the Latin laetus, glad or joyful. The added -etta ending was hugely fashionable in the early twentieth century, turning simple names into ornate ones. Leetta shares its meaning with Leta and Lita while wearing that decorative finish.

Leetta was never common, given to only a handful of girls a year around the late nineteen-thirties, and it faded before mid-century. A woman named Leetta from that time belongs to a great-grandparent generation now.

Did you know? Leetta shows the early-century love of the -etta ending, which turned plain names like Leta into softer, frillier forms.

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Leetta — Elaboration of Leta; Latin laetus glad

Variations

LetaLeetaLoretta

Nicknames

LeeEtta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leetta mean?

It means glad or joyful, the meaning of Leta, from the Latin laetus, with a decorative ending added.

How do you pronounce Leetta?

It is said lee-ET-uh /liˈɛt.ə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Leetta a boy or girl name?

Leetta is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Leetta?

It was always rare, given to only a handful of girls a year around the late nineteen-thirties.