Holding steady.
Popularity of Lateka since 1974
Babies named Lateka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lateka is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1974, reflecting the creative naming trends of that era. While it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, its highest usage came in 1980, during the peak of names ending in -ka and -ika. The name's trajectory has been stable at very low levels since then, with only a handful of births per year. Lateka is most often given to girls, and its spelling suggests a possible connection to the Sanskrit-derived Latika, though this link remains speculative. Without any top states or notable bearers, Lateka remains a distinctive and uncommon choice, largely confined to the late 20th century American naming landscape.
The name Lateka appears to be a modern coinage, possibly inspired by names like Latika (from Sanskrit meaning 'a small creeper plant') or as a creative variation of Latoya or Lakeisha. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974, suggesting it emerged as part of the trend of invented names with the popular -eka or -ika suffix. There is no established derivation beyond this American coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teka, Tika, Lala
Sibling names for Lateka
Names that share Lateka's style, for a brother or sister.
