Lefa vs Retta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lefa

Girl #39,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heritage, inheritance"

Origin: Sesotho

Cultural Roots

South African Sotho Basotho

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,122
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Le

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Popularity Comparison

Lefa Rank #39,122
Retta Rank #39,049

Retta is more popular, ranked #39049 vs #39122 for Lefa.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Lefa ___

  • Lefa Grace
  • Lefa Joy
  • Lefa Hope
  • Lefa Peace
  • Lefa Faith

Retta ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lefa or Retta more popular?

Retta is more popular, ranked #39049 compared to Lefa at #39122 in the United States.

What do Lefa and Retta mean?

Lefa means "heritage, inheritance" (Sesotho origin).

Are Lefa and Retta boy or girl names?

Lefa is primarily a girl name. Retta is primarily a girl name.

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