b babynamesuggestion
Menu
Home Browse Names Name Cards About Our Method

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Lateshia

“Lateshia is a modern American given name created by blending the prefix "La-" (common in African American naming traditions) with "Teshia," likely derived from names like Leticia or Theresa, ultimately tracing to Latin and Greek roots meaning "joy" or "harvester." The name emerged in late 20th-century African American communities and reflects the creative naming conventions developed during that period.”

Latin · Girl · 3 syllables

L
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,776
TrendVintage
Peak year1989
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageEnglish
CultureAfrican American
Letters8
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#65,535

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Lateshia

Lateshia is a modern American given name created by blending the prefix "La-" (common in African American naming traditions) with "Teshia," likely derived from names like Leticia or Theresa, ultimately tracing to Latin and Greek roots meaning "joy" or "harvester." The name emerged in late 20th-century African American communities and reflects the creative naming conventions developed during that period.

This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.

Etymology

Lateshia is a modern American given name created by blending the prefix "La-" (common in African American naming traditions) with "Teshia," likely derived from names like Leticia or Theresa, ultimately tracing to Latin and Greek roots meaning "joy" or "harvester." The name emerged in late 20th-century African American communities and reflects the creative naming conventions developed during that period.

Lateshia currently ranks #15,776 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

African American names that sit beautifully beside Lateshia

Similar names you might like

Names starting with L
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Girls

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top