Leita
girl nameLeita entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #1251 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#1251
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1424 |
| 1900s | #1538 |
| 1910s | #2066 |
| 1920s | #3047 |
| 1930s | #2681 |
| 1940s | #3697 |
| 1950s | #3867 |
| 1960s | #4727 |
| 1970s | #7059 |
| 1980s | #9545 |
| 1990s | #13317 |
| 2000s | #15432 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Leita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leita alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leita in 2025?
- Leita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Leita most popular?
- Leita peaked in 1904, reaching #1251 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Leita with classmates?
- Leita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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