Lateisha
Alternative form of Latisha (“African-American female given name”).
Every Lateisha since 1971 — 1,019 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lateisha
Lateisha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 1,019 American babies have been named Lateisha. Its peak came in 1993, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lateisha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lateisha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2005 | 6 | #15,583 |
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| 2001 | 7 | #12,837 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,373 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,935 |
| 1990 | 53 | #2,361 |
| 1985 | 50 | #2,118 |
| 1980 | 47 | #2,169 |
| 1975 | 26 | #2,845 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lateisha mean?
Alternative form of Latisha (“African-American female given name”).
How popular is the name Lateisha in 2025?
Lateisha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lateisha?
1,019 babies have been named Lateisha in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lateisha most popular?
Lateisha peaked in 1993, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Lateisha a boy or girl name?
Lateisha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lateisha rising or falling?
Lateisha has been roughly stable over the past decade.