Girl Name
Arletha
Arletha is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Arletha is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Arletha often also consider Arletta.
Arletha meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arletha has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arletha as A·R·L·E·T·H·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arletha is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arletha variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arlethaa, Arlethae, Arlethay, Arleth.
- Nicknames: Arle and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arletha with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arletha middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arletta, Arlette, Arleta, Arleth, Arlet — full picks on the sibling names for Arletha guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arletha? Browse our names like Arletha guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Arletha
What does the name Arletha mean?
Arletha has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Arletha?
The exact origin of Arletha is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Arletha?
Arletha has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arletha a boy's or girl's name?
Arletha is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Arletha in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arletha sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arletha?
Names that share Arletha's sound and style include Arletta, Arlette, Arleta, Arleth, Arlet.
What middle names pair well with Arletha?
Good middle-name fits for Arletha pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arletha is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arletha is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arletha?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arletha share its rhythm without rhyming — Arletta, Arlette, Arleta all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.