girl's name
Leatha
LEE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 6,023
Leatha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 6 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 1916, when 138 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leatha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 121 |
| 1890s | 317 |
| 1900s | 465 |
| 1910s | 959 |
| 1920s | 1,016 |
| 1930s | 721 |
| 1940s | 666 |
| 1950s | 680 |
| 1960s | 619 |
| 1970s | 258 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Leatha?
In 2000, Leatha was given to 6 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 Leatha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leatha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leatha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leatha
- English LEE-thuh
Sibling Names for Leatha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leatha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leatha
How popular is the name Leatha?
In 2000, Leatha was given to 6 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 Leatha a girl's or a boy's name?
Leatha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leatha?
Leatha has 2 syllables.
When was Leatha most popular?
Leatha peaked in 1916, when 138 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.