Holding steady.
Popularity of Letesha since 1972
Babies named Letesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Letesha is a feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972 as part of a wave of creatively constructed names using the prefix La- combined with existing nicknames. The name reached its modest peak in 1979 but never entered the top 1,000 ranking. Its latest recorded year is 2025, placing it among the rarest names on the roster. The name reflects a distinctly American naming style of the late 20th century, particularly associated with African American communities. Though its trajectory is stable, it remains extremely uncommon, with no top states of concentration reported.
Letesha is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States during the 1970s, following a trend of creating distinctive feminine names by adding the fashionable prefix La- to existing short forms or nicknames. Here, the base is Tisha, itself a diminutive of Patricia, which derives from the Latin patricius, meaning 'patrician' or 'noble'. The name never entered widespread use, remaining rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teesha, Tisha, Leti
Sibling names for Letesha
Names that share Letesha's style, for a brother or sister.
