Leta Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Leta

"Leta is a feminine first name"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1918 👥 11,934 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Leta is a feminine first name
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
11,934
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Leta Mean?

Leta is a feminine first name. Some notable women with the name include:Leta Andrews, American basketball coach Leta Powell Drake (1938–2021), American broadcaster Leta Hong Fincher, American journalist Leta Stetter Hollingsworth (1886–1939), American psychologist Leta Lindley, American golfer Leta Peer (1964–2012), Swiss artist Leta Myers Smart (1894–1981), Native American (Omaha) writer and activist

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Leta is a feminine first name. Some notable women with the name include:Leta Andrews, American basketball coach Leta Powell Drake (1938–2021), American broadcaster Leta Hong Fincher, American journalist Leta Stetter Hollingsworth (1886–1939), American psychologist Leta Lindley, American golfer Leta Peer (1964–2012), Swiss artist Leta Myers Smart (1894–1981), Native American (Omaha) writer and activist

Root Element
Leta
Core Meaning
"Leta is a feminine first name"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Leta

L 3
E 5
T 2
A 1
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
5
Personality
Freedom & Adventure

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Leta in Numbers

11,934 US bearers
1918 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Leta" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Leta is a feminine first name".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~11,934 people named Leta in the US. Peaked in 1918 with 233 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Leta?

The Life Path number for Leta is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 5.

Is Leta a boy or girl name?

Leta is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Leta in the US?

Approximately 11,934 people in the United States are named Leta. The name peaked in 1918 with 233 recorded uses.

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