Latoya
Pronunciation: [ l-uht-OY-uh ]
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Latoya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 185 babies have been named Latoya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Latoya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,217 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,217
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Latoya
Latoya is a boy name .
Is Latoya a boy or girl name? Latoya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,217 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,751. Latoya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Latoya is currently ranked #21,217 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Latoya include Lat, Lato, Latoy, Latoie, Lay, Laie, and Latkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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