Latanya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-TAN-yah / lɑːˈtæn.jəAfrican American; English
Meaning
Derived from the name Tanya; possibly meaning 'fairy queen' in Russian.
Historical & Cultural Background
Latanya is a modern name that emerged in the United States during the 20th century, particularly among African American communities. It is often considered a variant of Tanya, which has Slavic roots. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by combining traditional elements with contemporary sounds.
Trend Summary
Latanya saw popularity primarily in the 1970s and 1980s in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Latanya
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Latanya was first seen in the United States in 1947. Latanya has ranked as high as #644 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Latanya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Latanya (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1954 | 31 |
| 1955 | 67 |
| 1956 | 74 |
| 1957 | 86 |
| 1958 | 105 |
| 1959 | 102 |
| 1960 | 126 |
| 1961 | 146 |
| 1962 | 169 |
| 1963 | 162 |
| 1964 | 188 |
| 1965 | 227 |
| 1966 | 213 |
| 1967 | 227 |
| 1968 | 314 |
| 1969 | 349 |
| 1970 | 430 |
| 1971 | 490 |
| 1972 | 520 |
| 1973 | 491 |
| 1974 | 497 |
| 1975 | 519 |
| 1976 | 465 |
| 1977 | 429 |
| 1978 | 424 |
| 1979 | 390 |
| 1980 | 371 |
| 1981 | 322 |
| 1982 | 239 |
| 1983 | 204 |
| 1984 | 176 |
| 1985 | 163 |
| 1986 | 133 |
| 1987 | 134 |
| 1988 | 102 |
| 1989 | 83 |
| 1990 | 97 |
| 1991 | 75 |
| 1992 | 66 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |