The baby name LaTecia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced luh-TEE-shuh (IPA: /ləˈtiːʃə/).
The baby name LaTecia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced luh-TEE-shuh (IPA: /ləˈtiːʃə/).
LaTecia is in Origin.
LaTecia pairs the modern La- prefix and mid-cap styling with the classical Leticia/Letitia, from Latin Laetitia meaning “joy,” “happiness,” or “delight.” Pronunciations vary - lah-TEE-see-uh and lah-TEE-sha are common - reflecting routes through Spanish Leticia and English Letitia. The root appears in late Roman usage (as the personification of Joy) and spread through medieval Europe; in England it saw steady use and a 17th‑century revival.
Variants and cognates include Leticia (Spanish), Letícia (Portuguese), Letitia (English), Letizia (Italian), and Laetitia/Laëtitia (French/Latin). Related modern spellings are LaTicia, Laticia, and Latecia; cousins include Latisha. Nicknames span Leti/Letty, Tish/Tisha, Tia, and Cia. In the United States, LaTecia rose in the late 20th century, especially in African‑American naming traditions that refresh classics with La-/Le- prefixes, while preserving the name’s bright meaning.
LaTecia is far from common. In all, it turns up just 20 times, across 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,224 | 13 | 25,928 |
LaTecia is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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