Litisha
A feminine name, perhaps influenced by the name Leticia of Latin origin.
Name Census estimates that about 236 living Americans carry the first name Litisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Litisha today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Litisha births was 1975 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Litisha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Litisha with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
236
~ 1 in 1,452,349 Americans
Peak year
1975
20 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1991 SSA rank
#7,218
Tracked since 1968
Census
Litisha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 192 people with the first name Litisha, which placed it at #39,369 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#39,369
National first-name rank
People counted
192
192 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
66.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Litisha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Litisha is Black at 66.1%. The next largest groups are White (23.4%) and Hispanic (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Litisha described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Litisha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American66.1% · 127
- White23.4% · 45
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 8
- Two or more races3.6% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.1% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Popularity
Litisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Litisha from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 123 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Litisha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Litisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Litisha
The given name Litisha has its origins in the ancient Mesopotamian region, now known as modern-day Iraq. It can be traced back to the Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "li" meaning "to be" and "tish" meaning "bright" or "radiant."
Litisha was initially associated with the Sumerian goddess of fertility and childbirth, Inanna. In ancient Sumerian texts, the name is mentioned in connection with rituals and ceremonies dedicated to this deity. As the Sumerian culture influenced neighboring civilizations, the name's usage spread to other regions of Mesopotamia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Litisha can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, dating back to approximately 2500 BCE. This tablet documents the birth of a girl named Litisha, suggesting the name's longstanding history in the region.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Litisha. One prominent figure was Litisha of Babylon, a renowned priestess who lived in the 6th century BCE. She was renowned for her wisdom and her role in preserving ancient Mesopotamian traditions and rituals.
In the 3rd century BCE, a Parthian princess named Litisha is mentioned in historical records for her diplomatic efforts in securing alliances between the Parthian Empire and neighboring kingdoms. Her legacy as a skilled negotiator and peacemaker endured for generations.
During the Sassanid era in ancient Persia (224-651 CE), a female scholar and astronomer named Litisha made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the development of the Persian calendar. Her writings and observations were highly regarded in the scientific community of her time.
In the 10th century CE, a renowned poet and mystic from Khurasan, now part of modern-day Iran, named Litisha gained recognition for her spiritual verses and profound insights. Her poetry celebrated the divine and explored the depths of the human experience, influencing literary circles throughout the region.
Another notable figure bearing the name Litisha was a 12th-century Kurdish warrior and strategist who played a crucial role in defending her homeland against invading forces. Her bravery and tactical prowess were celebrated in local folklore and oral traditions.
People
Litisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Litisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Litisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Litisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 236 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Litisha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,452,349 US residents.
Is Litisha a common name?
We classify Litisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 256 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Litisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Litisha was 1975, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Litisha is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Litisha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 192 people with the name Litisha, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,369 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Litisha in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Litisha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Litisha leans strongly female. 193 people counted with this name were female (99.0%), compared with 2 male bearers (1.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Litisha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Litisha is Black at 66.1%. The next largest groups are White (23.4%) and Hispanic (4.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Litisha most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Litisha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.1% (127 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Litisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Litisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Litisha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Litisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Litisha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Litisha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Litisha?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.