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Latecia

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How to Pronounce Latecia

Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh /ləˈtiːʃə/Medium

Meaning: Latecia is a spelling in the Latisha/Leticia family, all growing from the Latin laetitia ('joy, gladness'). The La- opening reflects the mid-century American fashion for that prefix, while the meaning of joy carries through from Leticia. It was used mainly by African-American families.Low

In 30 seconds: Latecia is a variant of Latisha or Leticia, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy' (said luh-TEE-shuh).
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningLatecia is a spelling in the Latisha/Leticia family, all growing from the Latin laetitia ('joy, gladness'). The La- opening reflects the mid-century American fashion for that prefix, while the meaning of joy carries through from Leticia. It was used mainly by African-American families.
U.S. rank (2005)#18014 ↘ Falling
2005 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 505

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019642005

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Latecia is a spelling variant in the Latisha and Leticia family, all from the Latin laetitia, 'joy'. The fashionable La- opening ties it to the mid-century wave of La- names, and it kept the bright meaning of its parent.

It was always rare, a couple dozen girls a year around the early nineteen-eighties. It reads as a warm, of-its-era name rather than a mainstream one.

Did you know? Latecia joins the popular La- names of its era while keeping the joyful meaning of Leticia and its Latin root.
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Latecia — Variant of Latisha/Leticia < Latin laetitia 'joy'

Variations

LatishaLeticiaLaticia

Nicknames

TishaLettie

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If you like Latecia…

Latisha— a twin La- spelling of the name
Leticia— the Spanish parent form
Latasha— a like La- girl's name of the era
Felicia— a same-meaning 'happiness' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latecia mean?

It's a variant of Latisha or Leticia, from the Latin laetitia meaning 'joy, gladness'.

How do you pronounce Latecia?

It's said luh-TEE-shuh /ləˈtiːʃə/, three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Latecia a boy or girl name?

Latecia is used as a girl's name.

Is Latecia a popular name?

No, it was always rare, an uncommon spelling in the Latisha and Leticia family.

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