Joy, gladness, or happiness
Lateesha is an American variant of Letitia, which is derived from the Latin word 'laetitia'. It emerged as a popular phonetic variation in the late 20th century, often associated with African American naming traditions. The name conveys a sense of celebration and cheerfulness.
Less common today
Lateesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,443 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the television series The Wire · The Wire
