Leticia
Leticia is a girls' name of Spanish origin meaning “joy, gladness.” Leticia derives from the Latin 'laetitia' meaning joy and gladness.
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how do you pronounce Leticia?
leh-TEE-shah
where does the name Leticia come from?
From the Latin laetitia, gladness; it was the name of an early Spanish saint.
It was a popular name in medieval England in the form Lettice and has been revived in its Latinate form. The name is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries as well. It carries an infectious optimism and graceful femininity.
how popular is this name?
Leticia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 59 years since 1950. It peaked at #232 in 1976, and ranked #983 in 2008.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2008 | #983 |
| 2007 | #991 |
| 2006 | #797 |
| 2005 | #782 |
| 2004 | #744 |
| 2003 | #690 |
| 2002 | #646 |
| 2001 | #561 |
| 2000 | #557 |
| 1999 | #531 |
| 1990 | #340 |
| 1980 | #240 |
| 1976 | #232 |
| 1970 | #297 |
| 1960 | #343 |
| 1950 | #833 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Leticia fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Leticia?
- Leticia Bufoni (Brazilian professional skateboarder)
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quick answers about Leticia
What does the name Leticia mean?
Leticia means “joy, gladness”.
What is the origin of the name Leticia?
Leticia comes from the Spanish naming tradition.
How popular is the name Leticia?
Leticia ranked #983 in the US in 2008, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1976, at #232, and it has spent 59 years in the top 1,000 since 1950.
Is Leticia a boy or girl name?
Leticia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Leticia?
Leticia is pronounced leh-TEE-shah, with 3 syllables.
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