Lateisha is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'la' meaning 'the', and 'Tishani', which means 'beauty'. It gained popularity in the United States during the 1980s, with the rise of hip hop culture. The name carries a unique sound and offers a distinctive alternative to more traditional names.
The name Lateisha had a peak popularity between the years 1989 to 1993, with 55 births in 1982, 45 births in 1983, and 61 births in 1993 being the highest numbers recorded. However, its popularity significantly declined afterwards, dropping to single digits by the year 2000 onwards.