Girl Name · Latin Origin
Leticia
Considering Leticia? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Joy, happiness", rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Top 1000 popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Laticia.
Leticia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Joy, happiness
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Leticia to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Leticia as L·E·T·I·C·I·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Leticia is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Leticia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Leticiaa, Leticiae, Leticiay, Letici.
- Nicknames: Leti and L.
- Middle names: Pair Leticia with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Leticia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Laticia, Letisha, Letitia, Latisha, Leotis — full picks on the sibling names for Leticia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Leticia? Browse our names like Leticia guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Leticia
What does the name Leticia mean?
Leticia means "Joy, happiness" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Leticia?
Leticia originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Leticia?
Leticia has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Leticia a boy's or girl's name?
Leticia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Leticia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Leticia sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Leticia?
Names that share Leticia's sound and style include Laticia, Letisha, Letitia, Latisha, Leotis.
What middle names pair well with Leticia?
Good middle-name fits for Leticia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Leticia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Leticia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Leticia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leticia share its rhythm without rhyming — Laticia, Letisha, Letitia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.