Latia
Latia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Joy, happiness, or gladness.
Origin and history
Latia is a feminine name of Latin origin, typically understood as a variant of Laetitia. It carries the meaning of joy or happiness and experienced modest usage in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains an uncommon choice with a melodic sound.
Popularity in the United States
2,870 babies in the United States have been named Latia since 1880. It ranks #3308 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MD (12 %)
- NY (11 %)
- IL (9.7 %)
- OH (9.6 %)
- MI (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 312 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,288 |
| 1990-2000 | 943 |
| 2000-2010 | 267 |
| 2010-2019 | 55 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin root 'laetitia', shared with traditional names like Letitia and Felicity.
- Over 2,800 girls in the U.S. have been named Latia since 1880, mostly born between 1970 and 1990.