The nameLeticia
Leticia is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Laetitia, given quietly in France since the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Like Laetitia, it comes from the Latin laetitia, "joy".
Origin
Latin, through Spanish and Portuguese.
History
Found from 1900, Leticia has been given steadily, with a first plateau in the 1980s and a peak in the late 2010s.
Popularity of the name Leticia
Leticia in France
Leticia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 430 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Leticia. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Leticia in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.
Leticia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leticia mean?
Like Laetitia, it comes from the Latin laetitia, "joy".
What is the origin of the name Leticia?
Latin, through Spanish and Portuguese.
Is Leticia a girl's or a boy's name?
Leticia is a girl's name.