Letha
Meaning
likely a short form of Aletha, from Greek aletheia, truth, or of Letitia, from Latin laetitia, joy; the exact source is uncertain
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Letha peaked in the 1900s.
When you meet Letha
People given the name Letha 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 Letha deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Letha truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Letha fits with your family’s names and surname.
Does Letha fit YOUR family?
nametree reads your family’s names and finds the ones that belong. Free, private, no ads.
Add Letha to your family’s tree →