Letitia Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Letitia – Meaning: gladness, joy – Origin: Latin – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: lə-TISH-ə

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Letitia is a Latin name meaning gladness, joy. It's a name with a long history in American records, appearing in the Social Security Administration's data every year from 1880 through 2024. If you're drawn to a name with a clear, positive meaning rooted in Latin, Letitia fits that bill.

Meaning & Origin of Letitia

Meaning: Gladness, joy.

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Letitia

Phonetic: lə-TISH-ə   IPA: /ləˈtɪʃə/

Popularity of Letitia

Letitia reached its peak popularity in 1880, when it ranked #346 with 22 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #12852, with only 7 babies recorded.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Letitia mean?

Gladness, joy. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Letitia)

How do you pronounce Letitia?

Letitia is pronounced lə-TISH-ə (IPA: /ləˈtɪʃə/).

Is Letitia a popular name right now?

Letitia peaked at #346 in 1880 and is ranked #12852 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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