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Leta

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Pronounced LEE-tah /ˈli.tɑ/High

Meaning: From the Latin laeta, 'glad; joyful'; also a short form of names like Aleta or Violeta; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Glad; joyful: Leta is Latin. Crisp, vintage, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningFrom the Latin laeta, 'glad; joyful'; also a short form of names like Aleta or Violeta; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9267 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 11,934

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

Leta comes from the Latin laeta, 'glad; joyful'; also a short form of names like Aleta or Violeta (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (said 'LEE-tah').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage revival name. Rare, glad-and-joyful at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Leta comes from the Latin laeta, 'glad; joyful' (also a short form of Aleta or Violeta) — a crisp, vintage name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LEE-tah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Leta — Latin; routes layered

Variations

LetaLettaLeda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leta mean?

Leta is Latin 'glad; joyful' (also a short form of Aleta/Violeta); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Leta?

It's said LEE-tah /ˈli.tɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leta a boy or girl name?

Leta is a girl's name.

How popular is Leta?

Leta is a very rare name in the U.S. today.