The name Letta is of Italian origin and means "happiness" or "joy". It is a diminutive form of the Italian female given name Letteria, which is derived from the Latin word "letteratus", meaning "learned" or "well-educated". The name Letta has been used in Italy for centuries, but it gained popularity as a given name in other countries during the 20th century. Today, Letta is considered a unique and charming name choice that carries with it a positive and uplifting meaning. Despite its Italian roots, Letta is now used worldwide as both a first name and a nickname for longer names such as Letizia or Letteria.
The name Letta has seen a significant fluctuation in popularity over the years, with annual birth counts ranging from as low as 5 to as high as 24. The peak occurred in 1971, while the most recent data (2020-2023) shows a consistent return to lower birth numbers, with an average of around 6 births per year during this period. Over the entire span of available statistics, there have been a total of 768 Letta births recorded.