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Laticia

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Pronounced lah-TEE-shah /ləˈtiː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Letitia/Leticia, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.' A softened, midcentury American spelling of the classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful classic respelled: Laticia is a form of Letitia, 'joy; gladness' (said 'lah-TEE-shah'). Warm and vintage.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA variant spelling of Letitia/Leticia, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.' A softened, midcentury American spelling of the classic.
U.S. rank (2015)#17969 ↘ Falling
2015 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,344

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119482015

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

Laticia is a variant of Letitia, from Latin 'joy; gladness.' It crested around 1971 in the era of respelled classics and then stayed uncommon beside Leticia (said 'lah-TEE-shah').

It peaked in the early 1970s and stayed rare. A joyful classic in a softer spelling.

Did you know? Laticia respells Letitia/Leticia ('joy; gladness'). It peaked around 1971 among softer -icia spellings, then remained rare beside Leticia and Latisha (said 'lah-TEE-shah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References -- Laticia — Variant of Letitia/Leticia; Latin 'joy; gladness'

Variations

LeticiaLetitiaLatisha

Nicknames

TishLeti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laticia mean?

Laticia is a variant of Letitia/Leticia, from Latin for 'joy; gladness.'

How do you pronounce Laticia?

It's said lah-TEE-shah /ləˈtiː.ʃə/ -- three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Laticia a boy or girl name?

Laticia is a girl's name.

How popular is Laticia?

Laticia is an uncommon spelling; it saw its best use around the early nineteen-seventies and is rare today.

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