Latanya
Latanya is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,581 in the US, popular nicknames include Lat, Lay, and Latie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Latanya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 9,830 babies have been named Latanya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Latanya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,581 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,581
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Latanya is also used as a boy name, ranked #28694.
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About the Name Latanya
Latanya is a girl name .
Is Latanya a boy or girl name? Latanya is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,581 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,694. Latanya is more commonly used as a boy name.
Latanya is currently ranked #36,581 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Latanya include Lat, Lay, Latie, and Lataie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis