Arleta Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ar-LEH-tah /ɑːrˈlɛtə/

Origin: Latin; Polish

Meaning: Latin: 'eagle'; Polish: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Arleta is believed to have roots in the Old Germanic name "Harlind," which combines elements meaning "army" and "land." This name evolved through various linguistic transformations, eventually influencing the development of similar names in different cultures. The transition into English likely occurred through the influence of Norman French, where the name was adapted and modified in form.

The name Arleta may also be associated with the Latin word "arleta," which means "to be noble," further enriching its connotations of nobility and strength. Historically, the name Arleta does not have specific notable figures or events directly associated with it, unlike more prominent names.

However, it shares a lineage with names that have been used throughout the medieval period in Europe, where variations of the name appeared in different regions. The name's presence in literature and records can be traced back to the Middle Ages, a time when many names were being standardized and recorded in written forms, particularly in religious texts and legal documents.

Culturally, names like Arleta often carry associations with strength and leadership due to their etymological roots. In various traditions, names that imply nobility or military prowess were favored, reflecting societal values of the time.

The name Arleta, while not widely documented in historical texts, resonates with the qualities of resilience and honor that were esteemed in many cultures. Its diminutive forms, such as Arly or Letty, may also reflect a softer, more affectionate aspect of the name, although these variations are less commonly noted in historical records.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arleta was first seen in the United States in 1909.

Arleta has ranked as high as #2357 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in Oregon, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Missouri.

In the past 5 years the name Arleta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Arleta is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Arleta was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Arleta.

Year Total Births Girl
2023 5 5
1989 6 6
1985 6 6
1984 5 5
1979 6 6
1977 9 9
1970 6 6
1969 9 9
1968 6 6
1967 7 7
1966 11 11
1965 5 5
1964 13 13
1963 9 9
1962 8 8
1961 10 10
1960 12 12
1959 16 16
1958 10 10
1957 18 18
1956 9 9
1955 11 11
1954 12 12
1953 12 12
1952 16 16
1951 17 17
1950 19 19
1949 21 21
1948 19 19
1947 10 10
1946 26 26
1945 19 19
1944 23 23
1943 25 25
1942 24 24
1941 23 23
1940 19 19
1939 19 19
1938 20 20
1937 21 21
1936 21 21
1935 27 27
1934 29 29
1933 19 19
1932 32 32
1931 22 22
1930 23 23
1929 27 27
1928 21 21
1927 26 26
1926 19 19
1925 23 23
1924 13 13
1923 23 23
1922 25 25
1921 18 18
1920 14 14
1919 22 22
1918 10 10
1917 17 17
1916 15 15
1915 12 12
1914 11 11
1913 6 6
1911 6 6
1909 7 7

Top States for Arleta (1944)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
OR 6
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