Leticia

Latin

"joy, gladness"

Leticia Origin and Meaning

The name Leticia is a girl's name of Spanish origin.

Leticia is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning "joy" or "happiness." The name derives from the Latin word "laetitia" which embodies gladness and delight. With variations including Letitia, Letizia, and Laetitia, this name has been used across many Romance-language cultures, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions. Leticia gained moderate popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s but remains more common in Latin American countries. The name carries an elegant, classical quality while evoking positive emotions through its meaning. Notable bearers include Brazilian model Letícia Birkheuer and Mexican actress Leticia Calderón, adding to the name's association with grace and beauty.

Leticia Rank in US Top 1000

# 980 in the US

Popularity of the name Leticia

• 668 Unique 2023
• 135 Germany 2016
• 234 Mexico 2021

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Famous People Named Leticia

• Letícia Persiles Brazilian actress
• Saint Leticia Spanish virgin,martyr
• Letícia Sabatella Brazilian actress
• Letícia Pena Spiller Brazilian actress
• Leticia Valdez Ramos Shahani, Filipina Senator
• (Carmen) Leticia Calderón Mexican actress
• Letícia Costas Spanish tennis player
• Leticia Marcela Brédice Argentine actress
• Leticia Romero Spanish basketball player
• Leticia Zikpi Ghanaian footballer
• Leticia Ann Cline American model
• Leticia "Tish" Cyrus mother of singer Miley Cyrus; on,off wife of singer Billy Ray Cyrus
• Leticia Birkheuer Brazilian fashion model

The name Leticia in Pop Culture

• Leticia "Letty" Ortiz character in the Fast & the Furious series
• Leticia "Lettie" Bostic charatcer on the TV series "A Different World"