girl's name
Lateka
luh-TEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 171
Lateka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1980, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lateka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 36 |
How Popular Is Lateka?
In 1996, Lateka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lateka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lateka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lateka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lateka
- English luh-TEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Lateka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lateka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lateka
How popular is the name Lateka?
In 1996, Lateka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lateka a girl's or a boy's name?
Lateka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lateka?
Lateka has 3 syllables.
When was Lateka most popular?
Lateka peaked in 1980, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.