Holding steady.
Popularity of Telitha since 1884
Babies named Telitha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1981, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Telitha's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Telitha is an extremely rare American name first recorded in 1884. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its usage has remained stable at near-zero levels. The name likely originated as a variant of Talitha, the Aramaic name meaning 'little girl', though this derivation is not certain. Telitha's peak year was its first year of recorded use, 1884, with only a handful of births. No top states have been associated with the name due to its extreme rarity. For parents seeking a truly unique name with a gentle, melodic sound, Telitha offers a distinctive option without any strong cultural or religious baggage.
Telitha first appeared in the United States in the 1880s, likely as a creative respelling or variant of Talitha (from Aramaic talyəṯā, meaning 'little girl'). The name shares phonetic similarities with names like Delitha and Alitha. It has never seen widespread use and has remained a very rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tel, Litha
Sibling names for Telitha
Names that share Telitha's style, for a brother or sister.
