Carletha
Carletha is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,927 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
Carletha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 457 babies have been named Carletha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carletha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,927 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,927
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Carletha
Carletha is a girl name .
Carletha is currently ranked #66,927 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carletha include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carletha 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis