Latisha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Latisha is an American English name derived from a combination of elements, believed to reflect joy and happiness. It evolved from the name Tisha, gaining prominence in the late 20th century. It carries a modern and vibrant image, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Latisha is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Latisha has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Latisha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8050th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11609th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3576th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 426th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 425th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3088th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11629th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Latisha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Latisha"
Pronunciation
/ləˈtiːʃə/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Latisha is a modern American name that is believed to be a combination of the names 'La' and 'Tisha'. The 'La' prefix is often associated with names of French or Spanish origin, while 'Tisha' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Tisha' which means 'ninth'.
Meaning
joy, happiness
Language Evolution
Tisha, Latisha
Historical Usage
Latisha gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s, as part of a trend for names that had a unique and modern flair.
Variants & Derivatives
Tisha, Latia, Latifah
Modern Popularity & Image
Latisha is often perceived as a contemporary and culturally rich name. It has a vibrant and positive connotation associated with joy and happiness.
Famous People
Latisha Johnson, a notable figure in community activism, Latisha Smith, an acclaimed artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Latisha"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Latisha"
"Latisha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8050th of 10718 | 17 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11609th of 16616 | 21 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3576th of 12526 | 215 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 426th of 19264 | 8,080 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 425th of 27321 | 9,210 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3088th of 35406 | 809 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11629th of 30306 | 92 |
Regional Popularity of "Latisha" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 3259th/3259 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Latisha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2131st/2131 |
- |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
100.00% 2444th/2444 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 439th/439 |
100.00% 431st/431 |
100.00% 340th/340 |
100.00% 675th/675 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 416th/416 |
100.00% 447th/447 |
100.00% 311th/311 |
100.00% 771st/771 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 3068th/3068 |
100.00% 3326th/3326 |
100.00% 3049th/3049 |
100.00% 4729th/4729 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Latisha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Latisha" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.