Leatha
Meaning
“Of disputed origin, possibly a variant of Alethea (Greek, truth) or an elaboration of Leah (Hebrew, weary); no meaning is settled.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Leatha peaked in the 1890s and the 1910s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Leatha
People given the name Leatha in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Leatha deep dive
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