girl's name
Alitha
uh-LEE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 33
Alitha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1979, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1955.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Alitha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Alitha?
In 1981, Alitha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Alitha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alitha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alitha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alitha
- English uh-LEE-thuh
Sibling Names for Alitha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alitha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alitha
How popular is the name Alitha?
In 1981, Alitha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Alitha a girl's or a boy's name?
Alitha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Alitha?
Alitha has 3 syllables.
When was Alitha most popular?
Alitha peaked in 1979, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.