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Lety

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Pronounced LEH-tee /ˈlɛt.i/Medium

Meaning: The everyday Spanish short form of Leticia (Laetitia), from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness, delight'. Widely used as an affectionate name in Spanish-speaking families and increasingly on its own.Medium

In 30 seconds: Lety is the Spanish short form of Leticia — from the Latin for 'joy' (said 'LEH-tee').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningThe everyday Spanish short form of Leticia (Laetitia), from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness, delight'. Widely used as an affectionate name in Spanish-speaking families and increasingly on its own.
U.S. rank (2024)#14456 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419632024

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

Lety is the familiar Spanish shortening of Leticia, from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness'. Leticia has been used across the Spanish-speaking world for centuries; Lety is what everyone calls her, and it now stands as a name in its own right (said 'LEH-tee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare here, everyday in Spanish-speaking homes.

Did you know? Leticia, and so Lety, comes from laetitia, the Latin word for gladness — a name that is literally happiness in two beats (said 'LEH-tee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Lety — Spanish short form of Leticia; Latin laetitia 'joy'

Variations

LeticiaLettyLeti

Nicknames

LetiTica

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lety mean?

Lety is the Spanish short form of Leticia, from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness'.

How do you pronounce Lety?

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

Is Lety a boy or girl name?

Lety is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lety?

Lety is rare as a formal name in the U.S., though very common as a nickname in Spanish-speaking families.

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