NAME PROFILE
Arletha
Derived from Arlette, signifying 'noble' or 'eagle'; Arletha represents a person of high integrity and soaring ambition who approaches life with a gentle, inclusive touch.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,640 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1935 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 1974 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NC — 59%MS — 18%IL — 12%FL — 6%GA — 6%
Notable People
Arletha J. Turner (Author of The Voice of a Woman) · Arletha Sanders (Civic activist and community leader) · Arletha Robinson (Stage actress and theater contributor) · Arletha Green (Distinguished educator and mentor) · Arletha Lands (Advocate for voter registration and civic engagement)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ArlieLethaLettie
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