Letha

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEE-thuh /ˈliː.θə/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Aletha or Alethea, from the Greek aletheia, 'truth.' It was used as a standalone name around the turn of the twentieth century.Medium

In 30 seconds: Letha is a short form of Aletha/Alethea, from Greek for 'truth' (said 'LEE-thuh').

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Origin MediumGreek, English

MeaningA short form of Aletha or Alethea, from the Greek aletheia, 'truth.' It was used as a standalone name around the turn of the twentieth century.

U.S. rank (2020)#16499 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 19,137

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

Letha is a short form of Aletha or Alethea, from the Greek aletheia, 'truth.' A quiet favorite in the early twentieth century, it crested around 1918 and then faded, now a vintage name with a classical, virtue-tinged root.

Given to several hundred girls a year at its height, Letha now reads as an Edwardian-era name.

Did you know? Letha peaked around 1918 and had faded by mid-century, an Edwardian short form of Alethea.

Overall data confidence 72%

References — Letha — Short form of Aletha/Alethea; Greek aletheia

Variations

AlethaAletheaLeatha

Nicknames

LettieLee

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Alethea— the source name Letha shortens

Aletha— a nearer source form

Letty— a like vintage pet name

Leatha— echoes that soft -ha sound

Liha— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Letha mean?

Letha is a short form of Aletha or Alethea, from the Greek aletheia, meaning 'truth.'

How do you pronounce Letha?

It's said LEE-thuh /ˈliː.θə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Letha a boy or girl name?

Letha is used as a girl's name.

Is Letha making a comeback?

Not notably — it's an Edwardian-era favorite that has been rare for generations, a vintage short form of Alethea.