Latanya
Latanya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Latanya
- A female given name of African-American usage.
Etymology
From La- + Tanya.
How popular is Latanya?
Since 1880, 9,850 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Latanya (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #394 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #4195 in 1971. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Latanya FAQ
What does the name Latanya mean?
A female given name of African-American usage. From La- + Tanya.
How popular is the name Latanya?
Since 1880, 9,850 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Latanya (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #394 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #4195 in 1971. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Latanya a boy or girl name?
Latanya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,850 girls and 23 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.