girl's name
Latanya
luh-TAHN-yuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 9,886
Latanya is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 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 1972, when 520 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1947.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Latanya Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 523 |
| 1960s | 2,126 |
| 1970s | 4,668 |
| 1980s | 1,932 |
| 1990s | 439 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Latanya?
In 2023, Latanya was given to 6 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.
Where Latanya Is Used
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 Latanya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Latanya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Latanya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Latanya
- English luh-TAHN-yuh
Sibling Names for Latanya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Latanya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Latanya
How popular is the name Latanya?
In 2023, Latanya was given to 6 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 Latanya a girl's or a boy's name?
Latanya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Latanya?
Latanya has 3 syllables.
When was Latanya most popular?
Latanya peaked in 1972, when 520 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.