The baby name Lataisha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈteɪʃə/ (luh-TAY-shuh).
The baby name Lataisha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈteɪʃə/ (luh-TAY-shuh).
Lataisha is in Origin.
Lataisha is a modern American given name that emerged in African-American communities in the 1970s. Structurally, it adds the expressive prefix La- to Taisha; Taisha itself is an American elaboration shaped by Aisha (Arabic ‘Aisha, “alive, living”) and by Tasha (a short form of Natasha, from Latin Natalia, “Christmas Day”). The blend gives Lataisha associations of vitality and joyful celebration.
Usage rose alongside other La- names in late-20th-century U.S. records, though it remained less common than Latisha or Latasha. Peak usage clustered in the 1980s–1990s. Spelling and styling vary: LaTaisha, Lataesha, and Lateisha appear; related forms include Taisha, Taysha, Latisha, and Latasha. Short forms are Tai, Taya, Tisha, or Sha. Overall, Lataisha reflects creative Black American naming and carries upbeat, life-affirming meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Girls | 2006 | #936 | 7 | 10,031 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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