Latanya
Girl nameLatanya has been given to 9,873 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It peaked in 1972.
Meaning & origin
From La- + TanyaTANYA.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
9,873
Peak year
1972 (520 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1947
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Latanya's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #394 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Latanya — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Latanya.
FAQ
How popular is the name Latanya?
Latanya has been given to 9,873 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Latanya peak?
Latanya peaked in 1972, when 520 babies were given the name.
Is Latanya a girl or boy name?
Latanya is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Latanya are girls).
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