Latisha
Latisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Joy, happiness, or gladness.
Origin and history
Latisha is a modern American name derived from Letitia, which comes from the Latin word for happiness or joy. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, though its usage has decreased in recent years. Today it remains a recognizable classic contemporary name.
Popularity in the United States
18,406 babies in the United States have been named Latisha since 1880. It ranks #1123 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2072.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.2 %)
- TX (7 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 500 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,643 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,607 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,020 |
| 2000-2010 | 406 |
| 2010-2019 | 106 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Famous people named Latisha
- Latisha Chan: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Tisha, Tish, Lety
Fun facts
- Latisha is a modern variant of Letitia, derived from the Latin word laetitia meaning joy.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.