Joy, gladness; modern variation of Letitia
Latesha is a modern American elaboration of the Latin name Letitia. It combines the traditional root meaning 'joy' or 'gladness' with the popular 'La-' prefix and '-esha' suffix common in African American naming traditions of the late 20th century.
Less common today
Latesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,251 in 1990.
American television personality and daughter of Ice-T
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).