Letisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationleh-TEE-sha / lɛˈtiːʃəEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: joyful; Hebrew: God's promise
Historical & Cultural Background
Letisha is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of the name Latisha, which emerged in the late 20th century. The name reflects a trend towards unique and creative spellings of traditional names. Its Hebrew roots connect it to themes of joy and divine promise.
Trend Summary
Letisha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States since the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Latisha
- Leticia
International Variants
- Letícia (Portuguese)
- Letizia (Italian)
Famous people named Letisha
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Fictional characters named Letisha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Letisha was first seen in the United States in 1958. Letisha has ranked as high as #1002 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, North Carolina, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Letisha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Letisha (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 33 |
| 1970 | 40 |
| 1971 | 55 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 52 |
| 1974 | 73 |
| 1975 | 65 |
| 1976 | 72 |
| 1977 | 80 |
| 1978 | 109 |
| 1979 | 124 |
| 1980 | 121 |
| 1981 | 103 |
| 1982 | 95 |
| 1983 | 90 |
| 1984 | 66 |
| 1985 | 76 |
| 1986 | 62 |
| 1987 | 55 |
| 1988 | 66 |
| 1989 | 59 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 35 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |