Aletha
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EETH-uh ]
Aletha is a girl baby name. Ranked #14,932 in the US, popular nicknames include Ale, Aly, and Aleie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Aletha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,210 babies have been named Aletha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aletha is past its peak , currently ranked #14,932 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,932
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Aletha
Aletha is a girl name .
Aletha is currently ranked #14,932 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aletha include Ale, Aly, Aleie, and Aletie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Aletha include Alethea, Aletheia, Aletta . 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis