The baby name Latishia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈtɪʃə/ (luh-TISH-uh).
Latishia is English in Origin.
The baby name Latishia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈtɪʃə/ (luh-TISH-uh).
Latishia is English in Origin.
Latishia is a modern American elaboration of Letitia/Leticia (Latin Laetitia), combining the nickname Tisha with the fashionable La- prefix; the meaning is “joy, gladness.” Variant spellings include Latisha, Letisha, Lateesha, Lateisha, Laticia, Latesha; related forms are Letitia, Leticia (Spanish/Portuguese), Laetitia (French/Latin), and Letizia (Italian). Pronounced luh-TEE-shee-uh or luh-TISH-uh, depending on region and family preference.
The name gained visibility in the United States from the 1960s through the 1980s, particularly in African-American communities that embraced creative phonology and distinctive orthography. Its popularity has since waned, but it remains recognizable through media and music of that era. Usage also appears sporadically in Britain, Canada, and the Caribbean, often alongside Leticia and Letisha. Short forms include Tisha and Tish; the deeper tradition links back to medieval virtue-name usage of Letitia and several saints venerated as Laetitia, symbolizing cheerful blessing.
Latishia is a genuine rarity. We hold just 8 recorded uses of it, from 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
Latishia is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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