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Letitia

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

Meaning: Letitia comes from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.' A classic virtue name carried through English use since the Middle Ages.Medium

In 30 seconds: A joyful classic: Letitia is Latin for 'joy; gladness' (said 'luh-TISH-uh'). Elegant and time-tested.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningLetitia comes from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.' A classic virtue name carried through English use since the Middle Ages.

U.S. rank (2024)#12852 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year1964

Total births (all-time)≈ 11,408

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

Letitia derives from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness,' and has been used in English since medieval times (often as Lettice). It reads as an elegant, time-tested virtue name (said 'luh-TISH-uh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely today. Rare, elegant, and classic.

Did you know? Letitia comes straight from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness' — a graceful virtue name used in English since the Middle Ages (said 'luh-TISH-uh').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Letitia — Latin laetitia 'joy; gladness'; used since medieval times

Variations

LeticiaLaetitiaLatisha

Nicknames

LettieTish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Letitia mean?

Letitia comes from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness' — a classic virtue name.

How do you pronounce Letitia?

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

Is Letitia a boy or girl name?

Letitia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Letitia?

Letitia is a rare, classic name for girls in the U.S. today.