Leticia
Meaning: Joy, gladness
Origin: Latin (via Brazilian Portuguese)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Brazil: #16
Total births: 435,628
History: Latin roots connect this name to the Roman foundations of Brazilian civilization and Catholic heritage.
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| Current rank (2000) | #5 |
| Babies named Leticia in 2000 | 209,359 |
| Total recorded in Brazil | 434,913 |
| Peak year | 2000 (209,359 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #5 |
| Years in records | 1930–2000 (8 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Leticia
What does the name Leticia mean?
Leticia means “Joy, gladness” from Latin (via Brazilian Portuguese) roots.
What is the origin of the name Leticia?
Leticia has Latin (via Brazilian Portuguese) origin. The traditional meaning is “Joy, gladness”.
How popular is Leticia in Brazil?
Leticia ranked #5 in Brazil in 2000 — given to 209,359 babies that year.
When was Leticia most popular?
Leticia peaked in 2000 with 209,359 babies registered that year in Brazil.
Is Leticia a boy or girl name?
Leticia is predominantly a girls' name in Brazil — over 90% of Leticias in registered births are female.
How long has Leticia been recorded in Brazil?
Leticia appears in birth records in Brazil across 8 years — from 1930 through 2000.