Latania Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-TAN-ee-ah / lɑːˈtæniəAmerican; African American
Meaning
Derived from a combination of names; possibly related to 'Latanya' or 'Tania'
Historical & Cultural Background
Latania is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending sounds and elements from existing names. The name may also be influenced by the popularity of similar names in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Latania has seen limited popularity in the United States, primarily in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Latanya
- Tania
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Latania was first seen in the United States in 1959. Latania has ranked as high as #1051 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in Illinois, and California. In the past 5 years the name Latania has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Latania (1976)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 30 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1976 | 39 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |