Holding steady.
Popularity of Arleatha since 1915
Babies named Arleatha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arleatha's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arleatha is a rare American name that first appeared in official records in 1915. Its most notable year was 1925, when the name reached its peak usage, though even then it did not break into the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, with very few occurrences each year. No top states have been recorded for this name, reflecting its scattered, uncommon usage. Arleatha likely originated as a combination of the popular mid-20th century name Arlene and the floral-influenced Althea, or as a variant of Arletha. This type of invention was common in early 1900s America, when parents blended sounds from existing names to create unique choices for their daughters.
Arleatha appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending elements from names like Arlene (itself derived from Marlene or Irish Eileen) and Althea (from Greek for 'wholesome'), or as a variant of Arletha. The name first recorded in 1915 and saw a peak in 1925, but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arli, Lea, Thea
Variants: Arletha, Arleata
Sibling names for Arleatha
Names that share Arleatha's style, for a brother or sister.
