Holding steady.
Popularity of Lateisha since 1971
Babies named Lateisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 203 |
| 1980s | 472 |
| 1990s | 322 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lateisha is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1971, a period when creative, phonetically constructed names were becoming more common. Its peak usage occurred in 1993, after which its frequency declined but remained stable. The name is primarily associated with African American naming traditions of the late 20th century, where prefixes like La- and suffixes like -isha were popular. Despite not ranking nationally, Lateisha reflects a distinct cultural moment in American naming history, characterized by individuality and a break from traditional European names.
Lateisha is a modern American coinage, emerging in the late 20th century. It follows a pattern of invented names beginning with La- (such as Latoya, Latasha) and ending with -tisha, possibly influenced by names like Tisha or Alicia. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1971 and saw its peak usage in 1993, reflecting the trend of creative, phonetic names in African American communities during that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teisha, Tish, Lala
Sibling names for Lateisha
Names that share Lateisha's style, for a brother or sister.
