NAME PROFILE
Carletha
Derived from the Old French 'Amée', meaning 'beloved'. This name describes a person who radiates warmth and deep affection, often becoming a cherished heart in every circle they join.
Key Stats
| Total births | 488 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1970 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 1971 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Amye Archer (Author of Fat Girl, Skinny) · Amy Adams (Actress in Arrival) · Amy Winehouse (Singer of Rehab) · Amy Poehler (Actress in Parks and Recreation) · Amy Tan (Author of The Joy Luck Club) · Amy Robach (Journalist for Good Morning America)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AmyMimiAmes
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