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Latesia

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Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh /ləˈtiːʃə/Low

Meaning: Latesia is a coinage in the family of Leticia and Latisha, which come from the Latin laetitia, 'joy' or 'gladness', joined with the La- prefix. It carries that sense of gladness in a modern American form.Low

In 30 seconds: Latesia is a coinage related to Leticia/Latisha, from Latin laetitia, 'joy'. It stayed rare in the United States and peaked in the early nineteen-nineties (said luh-TEE-shuh).

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Origin LowLatin, American

MeaningLatesia is a coinage in the family of Leticia and Latisha, which come from the Latin laetitia, 'joy' or 'gladness', joined with the La- prefix. It carries that sense of gladness in a modern American form.

U.S. rank (1992)#8451 ↘ Falling

1992 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 172

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Latesia is a coinage close to Leticia and Latisha, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness', styled with the La- prefix. It carries that bright meaning in a modern frame, and it appeared only rarely in American records over a long, thin span.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties. A girl named Latesia then is in her thirties today.

Did you know? Latesia belongs to the Latisha family, all of which trace back to the Latin laetitia, 'gladness', reshaped through the popular La- prefix.

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Latesia — Coinage related to Leticia/Latisha; Latin laetitia 'joy, gladness'

Variations

LatishaLeticiaLatesha

Nicknames

TesiaTisha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latesia mean?

It is a coinage related to Leticia/Latisha, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness'.

How do you pronounce Latesia?

It is said luh-TEE-shuh /ləˈtiːʃə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Latesia a boy or girl name?

Latesia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Latesia?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties.