UK girl's name
Lateisha
A feminine name derived from Letitia, of French origin meaning "joy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lateisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lateisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1998 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Lateisha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lateisha ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 5 girls were registered as Lateisha.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lateisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Lateisha mean?
The name Lateisha is a modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the names Latisha and Keisha, both of which have their roots in African American culture. The name Latisha is a variant of the Spanish name Leticia, which is derived from the Latin name Laetitia, meaning "gladness" or "joy."
The name Keisha, on the other hand, is a popular African American name that originated as a variant of the name Keisha, which is a spelling variant of the Arabic name Qaisha or Kaysha. The Arabic name Qaisha is derived from the root word "qaash," which means "life" or "existence."
While the name Lateisha does not have a direct historical reference in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a reflection of the cultural blending and evolution of names within the African American community. The combination of names from different linguistic backgrounds speaks to the rich diversity and creativity present in the naming traditions of this community.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lateisha can be found in the United States in the late 1970s and early 1980s. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the 1990s and early 2000s.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Lateisha, although it is a relatively modern name. One such individual is Lateisha Rolle, a Bahamian track and field athlete who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. Another is Lateisha Goulding, a Canadian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the 2010s.
Additionally, there have been a few other individuals with the name Lateisha who have made their mark in various fields, such as Lateisha Thomas, a former professional basketball player from the United States, and Lateisha Shaykin, a Canadian singer and songwriter.
While the name Lateisha does not have a long historical lineage, it is a reflection of the ongoing evolution and blending of cultural traditions within the African American community and the broader society. Its popularity in recent decades speaks to the increasing diversity and inclusivity of naming practices in modern times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lateisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Lateisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lateisha, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lateisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lateisha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2701 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lateisha
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lateisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lateisha in the UK right now?
In 2013, Lateisha was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lateisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 5 babies registered as Lateisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lateisha?
A feminine name derived from Letitia, of French origin meaning "joy".
How many people are called Lateisha in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Lateisha across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.