Carleta
Carleta is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,963 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carleta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 85 babies have been named Carleta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carleta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,963 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,963
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Carleta
Carleta is a girl name .
Carleta is currently ranked #16,963 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carleta include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carleta include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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