"joy, happiness, gladness"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
Leticia
Pronunciation: [ l-uht-IHSH-uh ]
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"delight, exuberance"
Origin: Latin
Language: Spanish
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The Story of Leticia
Leticia derives from the Latin laetitia, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness' — a word that described genuine, exuberant gladness in classical Latin. Laetitia was personified as a goddess of joy in Roman mythology. The name traveled through medieval Christianity (Saint Laetitia) into Spanish and Portuguese as Leticia, becoming a beloved classic across the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.
Leticia has been consistently popular across Spanish-speaking countries for generations. In Spain, the name gained royal visibility when Letizia Ortiz became Queen of Spain in 2004 after marrying Crown Prince Felipe. The Spanish spelling Leticia enjoys steady use across Latin America.
Queen Letizia of Spain (born Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, 1972) is one of the most prominent bearers of the name — a former journalist who became Queen when her husband became King Felipe VI. Her intellectual, modern approach to royalty has given the name a contemporary elegance.
Historical Record
Leticia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 42,311 babies have been named Leticia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leticia is past its peak , currently ranked #1,764 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Letizia was a popular name in ancient Rome, given to celebrate the joy of a birth
- Queen Letizia of Spain was the first Spanish-born queen consort who was not a noble by birth — she was a television journalist
Leticia in Other Languages
Latin
Laetitia
French
Laetitia
Italian
Letizia
Spanish
Leticia
Portuguese
Leticia
Popularity Over Time
#1,764
Current Rank
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Peaked 1976
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Leticia
L
Laetitia Casta
Actor
1978
French model, actress, and former face of L'Oreal Paris
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Queen Letizia of Spain
Royalty
1972
Queen consort of Spain, former television journalist, and advocate for education, rare diseases, and women's rights
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #1,764
- Total SSA Count
- 114
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian English
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Common Nicknames
Letty
Ticia
Leti
Tish
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leticia
What does the name Leticia mean?
"joy, happiness, gladness" (from Latin). "delight, exuberance" (from Latin). Leticia derives from the Latin laetitia, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness' — a word that described genuine, exuberant gladness in classical Latin. Laetitia was personified as a goddess of joy in Roman mythology. The name traveled through medieval Christianity (Saint Laetitia) into Spanish and Portuguese as Leticia, becoming a beloved classic across the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.
What is the origin of the name Leticia?
Leticia has Latin, Spanish, Latin American, Portuguese, Italian, and English origins. In Latin, it means "joy, happiness, gladness". In Latin, it means "delight, exuberance".
Is Leticia a boy or girl name?
Leticia is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1764. As a boy name, it is ranked #20819. Leticia is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Leticia?
Leticia is pronounced l-uht-IHSH-uh.
How popular is the name Leticia?
Leticia is currently ranked #1764 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Leticia?
Common nicknames for Leticia include Letty, Ticia, Leti, and Tish.
What are good middle names for Leticia?
Popular middle name pairings include Leticia Maria, Leticia Sofia, Leticia Isabel, Leticia Carmen, Leticia Lucia, Leticia Elena, and Leticia Victoria.
What are good sibling names for Leticia?
Names that pair well with Leticia as siblings include Esperanza, Rosario, Valentina, Miguel, Roberto, Carlos, and Isabella.
How many syllables does Leticia have?
Leticia has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Leticia a common or rare name?
Leticia is an uncommon name, ranked #1764 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Leticia
Leticia is a girl name with Spanish, Latin American, Portuguese, Italian, and English origins . The name means "joy, happiness, gladness" in Latin .
Is Leticia a boy or girl name? Leticia is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,764 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,819. Leticia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Leticia is currently ranked #1,764 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Leticia has 4 syllables and is pronounced l-uht-IHSH-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Leticia include Letty, Ticia, Leti, and Tish. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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