Leta
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Swahili Name Meaning "Bring."
- Origin
- African
Leta Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 11,934 baby girls have been named Leta. The name peaked in 1918 with 233 US births that year (rank #435). In 2024, ranked #9267 nationally — 8,832 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Leta
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Leta births are: Texas (1,338), Oklahoma (721), Missouri (694).
Other African-Origin Names Like Leta
If you like Leta's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
4-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Leta's exact length and starting letter: Lace, Lach, Laci, Laco, Lacy.
Quick Facts About Leta
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Compare Leta to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Leta against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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