girl's name
Leitha
LEE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 731
Leitha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1977 it was given to 8 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 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leitha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 73 |
| 1910s | 130 |
| 1920s | 131 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 88 |
| 1960s | 104 |
| 1970s | 29 |
How Popular Is Leitha?
In 1977, Leitha was given to 8 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 Leitha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leitha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leitha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leitha
- English LEE-thuh
Sibling Names for Leitha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leitha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leitha
How popular is the name Leitha?
In 1977, Leitha was given to 8 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 Leitha a girl's or a boy's name?
Leitha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leitha?
Leitha has 2 syllables.
When was Leitha most popular?
Leitha peaked in 1916, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.