Leta
How to say it: LEE-tuh · /ˈlitə/
Latin 'laeta' glad, joyful; vintage short form - used independently since 19th century.
Leta was the 8,251st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 10 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are up about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #10,288 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #8,251 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 10 |
| Share of births | 1 in 331,534 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | +7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #10,288 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Leta peaked in the 1890s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Leta is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Leta
- Leta Stetter Hollingworth (1886–1939)American psychologist
- Leta Peer (1964–2012)Swiss artist
- Leta Hong FincherAmerican journalist and writer
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