Holding steady.
Popularity of Leitha since 1880
Babies named Leitha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leitha's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 73 |
| 1910s | 130 |
| 1920s | 131 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 88 |
| 1960s | 104 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leitha is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1880. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, consistent with its trajectory stability over the decades. The name's peak year was also 1880, when it saw its highest usage. Leitha is of uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of Leta or other similar names. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice, though it lacks a clear etymological background.
Leitha is a modern coinage, likely emerging in the late 19th century as a variant of similar-sounding names such as Leta or Aleitha. It has no clear etymological roots in ancient languages. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1880 and remained in rare use through the early 20th century, with occasional revivals.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lita
Sibling names for Leitha
Names that share Leitha's style, for a brother or sister.
