Holding steady.
Popularity of Lateia since 1980
Babies named Lateia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lateia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, making it a relatively recent addition to the American name pool. Its peak year was 1981, after which usage declined and remained stable at very low levels through the latest year of data, 2025. Like many names with the La- prefix that were popular in African American communities during the late 20th century, Lateia may have been coined as a distinctive variation of names such as Latoya or Lakeisha. Without a clear etymological origin, it stands as a creative modern formation. The name has not been recorded in any top states, consistent with its rare use across the country.
The name Lateia first appeared in the United States in the early 1980s. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly a creative respelling of similar-sounding names like Latoya or a combination of popular name elements (e.g., La- prefix and -tia suffix). There is no established derivation from existing languages or literary sources.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tia, Lea
Sibling names for Lateia
Names that share Lateia's style, for a brother or sister.
