Letecia

Q: What is the origin of Letecia?

Letecia is of Latin origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Letecia?

According to the latest SSA data, Letecia is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Letecia a girl name?

Letecia is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Joy; Happiness"

Letecia is a Romance-language variant of Leticia, derived from Latin laetitia and associated with joy or happiness.

Themes:joyhappinesslatinromancefeminine

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Popularity History of Letecia

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Letecia did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Letecia Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Letecia.

10 ideas

Letie

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Lete

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lety

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lete

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ecia

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ciay

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tecy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Letecia

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Letecia mean?

Letecia means "Joy; Happiness". Letecia is a Romance-language variant of Leticia, derived from Latin laetitia and associated with joy or happiness.

What is the origin of Letecia?

Letecia is of Latin origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Letecia?

According to the latest SSA data, Letecia is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Letecia a girl name?

Letecia is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Letecia?

Popular nicknames for Letecia include Letie, Lete, lety, lete, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Letecia?

There are many names similar to Letecia in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginLatin, Spanish

Syllables4

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withL

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Anton Antony Austen Antone Artis

Sisters

Antonia Alta Avis Augusta Adrian

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