Leti

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEH-tee /ˈlɛt.i/Medium

Meaning: Leti is a short form of Leticia or Letitia, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.' A warm, friendly nickname-name used on its own.Low

In 30 seconds: A sunny short name: Leti is short for Leticia, from the Latin for 'joy' (said 'LEH-tee'). Warm and friendly.

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningLeti is a short form of Leticia or Letitia, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.' A warm, friendly nickname-name used on its own.

U.S. rank (2024)#12851 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 79

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

Leti is a short form of Leticia (Letitia), rooted in the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.' It reads as a warm, friendly pick, often used on its own (said 'LEH-tee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely as a standalone name, mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, sunny, and warm.

Did you know? Leti is a short form of Leticia or Letitia, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness' — a cheerful, easygoing nickname-name (said 'LEH-tee').

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References — Leti — Short form of Leticia / Letitia; Latin 'joy'

Variations

LeticiaLetitiaLety

Nicknames

LettieTia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leti mean?

Leti is a short form of Leticia or Letitia, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.'

How do you pronounce Leti?

It's said LEH-tee /ˈlɛt.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leti a boy or girl name?

Leti is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Leti?

Leti is a rare standalone name for girls in the U.S.