girl's name
Shaletha
shuh-LEE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 189
Shaletha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 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 1980, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shaletha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 33 |
How Popular Is Shaletha?
In 1996, Shaletha 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 Shaletha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shaletha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shaletha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shaletha
- English shuh-LEE-thuh
Sibling Names for Shaletha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shaletha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shaletha
How popular is the name Shaletha?
In 1996, Shaletha 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 Shaletha a girl's or a boy's name?
Shaletha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shaletha?
Shaletha has 3 syllables.
When was Shaletha most popular?
Shaletha peaked in 1980, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.