Cleta \c-le-ta\ as a girl's name is pronounced KLEE-tah. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Cleta is "illustrious". Feminine form of Cletus, the name of a first-century saint.

For more information, see also the related name Cleopatra.

Baby names that sound like Cleta are Coleta, Colleta and Coletta. Other similar baby names are Aleta, Oleta, Clea and Cleva.