UK girl's name
Letesha
A feminine name of African American origin meaning "to live happy and content".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Letesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Letesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4137, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. 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.
Letesha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Letesha. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Letesha ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 girls were registered as Letesha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Letesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4137
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Letesha mean?
The name Letesha is a modern invention that appears to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century. It does not have any known ancient roots or connections to historical figures or events. The name seems to be a creative combination of the common English name Letitia and the suffix "-sha", which may have been inspired by names of African or Arabic origin.
While there are no definitive records of the name's origin, it is believed to have gained popularity as a unique and distinctive name choice for baby girls born in the United States, particularly among African American families. The name's rise in usage likely coincided with a broader cultural trend towards more diverse and unconventional baby names.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Letesha is Letesha Renee, an American businesswoman and entrepreneur born in the late 1970s. She founded a successful hair extension company called "Indique Hair" and has become a prominent figure in the beauty industry.
Another notable Letesha is Letesha Willetts, a former track and field athlete from the United States. She competed in the long jump and triple jump events at the international level, representing her country in various competitions throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
In the entertainment industry, Letesha Marrow is an American actress and model known for her roles in television shows and films such as "The Game" and "Dysfunktional Family". She was born in the late 1970s and has been active in the industry since the early 2000s.
Letesha Samms is an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2000s with her debut album "Living Out Loud". She has collaborated with several well-known artists and has earned recognition for her unique blend of R&B and pop music.
Letesha Samantha Brown is an author and motivational speaker from the United States. She has written several books on personal development, self-empowerment, and overcoming adversity, drawing from her own life experiences. Her work has inspired and encouraged many readers around the world.
While the name Letesha is relatively new and lacks a deep historical or cultural significance, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and distinctive name choice for baby girls, particularly among African American families in the United States.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Letesha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Letesha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4137 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Letesha
- 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
Letesha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Letesha in the UK right now?
In 2002, Letesha was ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Letesha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Letesha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Letesha?
A feminine name of African American origin meaning "to live happy and content".
How many people are called Letesha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Letesha across the 1 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.