girl's name
Leita
LEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 720
Leita is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2002 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 1916, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1893.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 |
| 1900s | 53 |
| 1910s | 125 |
| 1920s | 115 |
| 1930s | 112 |
| 1940s | 66 |
| 1950s | 105 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Leita?
In 2002, Leita 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 Leita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leita
- English LEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Leita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leita
How popular is the name Leita?
In 2002, Leita 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 Leita a girl's or a boy's name?
Leita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leita?
Leita has 2 syllables.
When was Leita most popular?
Leita peaked in 1916, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.