Letysha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Letysha

What is the meaning of the name Letysha ?

The baby name Letysha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced luh-TEE-shuh (lə-ˈtiːʃə).

Letysha is English in Origin.

Letysha is a modern English given name, a creative spelling that blends the sound of Letisha/Latisha with the classical root Letitia/Leticia. All trace back to Latin laetitia, meaning "joy," "gladness," or "delight," so Letysha carries the sense of happiness or a cheerful spirit. The y and -sha ending emphasize a contemporary, rhythmic profile while preserving the traditional meaning.

The name rose in late 20th-century Anglophone use, especially in the United States and Caribbean communities, paralleling broader African-American naming styles that favor phonetic variation and distinctive spellings. While rare compared to Letitia and Leticia, it is immediately intelligible. The historical backbone comes from the venerable Letitia, found in Britain and America since the 1600s; notable bearers include poet Letitia Elizabeth Landon and First Lady Letitia Christian Tyler. Related forms and variants: Letitia, Leticia, Laetitia, Latisha, Letisha, Letesha; diminutives include Letty/Lettie, Leti, Tisha, and Tish.

⚙ Letysha is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Letysha appears only 3 times in total — found in 2 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.