Leretha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leretha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 6 babies have been named Leretha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leretha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,469 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,469
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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American origin
"free woman (via Chanel naming tradition)"
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Old High German hrōd + beraht origin
"shining renown"
#36,401 in US
English origin
"nickname, playful diminutive"
#36,379 in US
Korean/Chinese 成 origin
"to succeed, accomplished"
#36,460 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
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#36,390 in US
Sanskrit origin
"smiled, one who smiles"
#36,271 in US
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About the Name Leretha
Leretha is a girl name .
Leretha is currently ranked #36,469 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leretha include Ler, Lere, Lerey, Lereie, Tha, Thay, Thaie, Ley, Leie, and Lerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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