Aleita
Of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Greek meaning "truthful" or "wanderer".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Aleita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aleita today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aleita births was 1947 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aleita. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aleita. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1947
7 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1981 SSA rank
#10,452
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Aleita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aleita from the 1920s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Aleita remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleita by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aleita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aleita
The name Aleita is believed to have its origins in the Greek language, deriving from the word "aletheia," which means "truth" or "sincerity." The name likely emerged during the ancient Greek period, but its precise origins are unclear.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aleita can be found in the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his dialogues, Plato often personified concepts like truth and wisdom, which may have influenced the use of names like Aleita.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century, the name Aleita gained popularity among Greek Orthodox Christians. It was seen as a virtuous name, reflecting the values of honesty and truthfulness.
In the Middle Ages, the name Aleita appeared in various historical records across Europe, particularly in regions with Greek cultural influence, such as Italy and parts of the Balkan Peninsula.
One notable figure with the name Aleita was Aleita of Arles, a 5th-century saint and abbess who founded a convent in Arles, France. She is celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church for her piety and devotion.
Another historical figure was Aleita of Saxony, a 12th-century German noblewoman and abbess of the Quedlinburg Abbey. She played a significant role in the administration of the abbey and was known for her leadership and wisdom.
In the Renaissance period, the name Aleita gained popularity among scholars and intellectuals who appreciated its connection to the ancient Greek concept of truth and knowledge.
One such individual was Aleita Agresta, a 16th-century Italian humanist and scholar who was renowned for her expertise in classical literature and philosophy.
In the 18th century, the name Aleita was borne by Aleita Gritti, a Venetian noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several charitable institutions in Venice, Italy.
Another notable figure was Aleita Falconieri, an 18th-century Italian writer and playwright who authored several successful works, including the play "La Forza dell'Amore" (The Power of Love).
While the name Aleita has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been embraced by various communities throughout history, reflecting the universal appeal of values like truth, sincerity, and wisdom.
People
Aleita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aleita as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aleita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aleita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aleita going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Aleita a common name?
We classify Aleita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aleita most popular?
The single biggest year for Aleita was 1947, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aleita is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aleita in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aleita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aleita in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aleita still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aleita in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aleita can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Aleita?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.