Latia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-TEE-ah / lɑːˈtiːəLatin; African
Meaning
Latin: joyful; African: derived from 'Latifah' meaning 'gentle'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Latia has roots in both Latin and African cultures. In Latin, it is associated with joyfulness and happiness. In some African contexts, it is linked to the name Latifah, which conveys gentleness and kindness. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions and cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Latia has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Latiah
- Latia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Latia was first seen in the United States in 1968. Latia has ranked as high as #1007 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in Maryland, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Latia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Latia (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 49 |
| 1978 | 53 |
| 1979 | 74 |
| 1980 | 107 |
| 1981 | 132 |
| 1982 | 134 |
| 1983 | 133 |
| 1984 | 139 |
| 1985 | 131 |
| 1986 | 123 |
| 1987 | 144 |
| 1988 | 115 |
| 1989 | 130 |
| 1990 | 143 |
| 1991 | 144 |
| 1992 | 115 |
| 1993 | 79 |
| 1994 | 104 |
| 1995 | 85 |
| 1996 | 77 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 86 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |