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Latitia

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How to Pronounce Latitia

Pronounced luh-TISH-uh /ləˈtɪʃ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Latitia is a variant spelling of Letitia, directly from Latin 'laetitia', 'joy' or 'gladness'. The joyful meaning is carried unchanged; the a-spelling reflects the pronunciation and the influence of La- names.Medium

In 30 seconds: Latitia is a spelling of Letitia, straight from the Latin word for 'joy'. It reads today as a mid-century form bridging the classic Letitia and modern Latisha, peaking around 1971 (said 'luh-TISH-uh').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningLatitia is a variant spelling of Letitia, directly from Latin 'laetitia', 'joy' or 'gladness'. The joyful meaning is carried unchanged; the a-spelling reflects the pronunciation and the influence of La- names.
U.S. rank (1993)#8414 ↗ Rising
1993 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 490

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119531993

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

Latitia is a respelling of Letitia, from Latin laetitia, 'joy' or 'gladness' - a quality the Romans even personified. English has used Letitia since the Middle Ages, and the Latitia spelling nudges it toward the sound and shape of names like Latisha.

Latitia was a minor form, borne by only a few dozen girls a year with a faint 1970s peak before fading. It sits between the antique Letitia and the later Latisha in both look and lineage.

Did you know? Letitia and its spellings trace to the Roman personification of gladness, Laetitia, so a name that looks modern actually revives an ancient Latin word for happiness.
Overall data confidence 68%
References - Latitia / Letitia — Latin laetitia 'joy'; compare Latisha

Variations

LetitiaLeticiaLatishaLaticia

Nicknames

TishaLettieTia

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If you like Latitia…

Letitia— the classic spelling of the same Latin name
Leticia— the Spanish form sharing the 'joy' meaning
Latisha— the modern spelling Latitia most resembles in sound
Laticia— a sister spelling of the identical name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latitia mean?

Latitia is a spelling of Letitia, from the Latin word 'laetitia', meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.

How do you pronounce Latitia?

It's said luh-TISH-uh /ləˈtɪʃ.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Latitia a boy or girl name?

Latitia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Latitia?

Latitia is uncommon, a spelling variant of Letitia that bridges the classic name and the modern Latisha.

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