Holding steady.
Popularity of Latiesha since 1974
Babies named Latiesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 158 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latiesha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974, a period when many distinctive La- prefixed names were emerging in African American communities. Its peak year of usage was 1984, after which it saw a gradual decline. The name has held a stable trajectory in recent years, though it has never reached the top rankings. While it is not currently among the most popular names, its sound remains recognizable and tied to a specific era of naming creativity. As a modern coinage, Latiesha reflects the trend of constructing new feminine identities through personal-sounding blends.
Latiesha originated in the United States in the mid-20th century as part of a trend of creating new feminine names using the prefix La- combined with existing names like Tisha or Letitia. It gained popularity among African-American communities in the 1970s and 1980s. The name has no deep historical etymology and is best understood as a modern coinage with an invented sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tish, Tisha, Lati
Sibling names for Latiesha
Names that share Latiesha's style, for a brother or sister.
