Latanya

Latanya is a feminine name that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. The construction follows a pattern combining the prefix 'La-' (possibly functioning as a definite article or emphasis element found in French and Spanish) with 'Tanya,' a name of Slavic origin. Tanya is a diminutive of Tatiana, traditionally meaning 'fairy queen' or connected to the Roman family name Tatius. Usage data shows Latanya gaining modest popularity during the 1960s-1970s, with continued though decreased usage in subsequent decades. The name has a melodic quality with its three-syllable structure and alternating consonant-vowel pattern. The combination creates a distinctive name while incorporating recognizable elements. Latanya represents a naming pattern where familiar name elements are combined with prefixes to create new variations with enhanced musicality.

Latanya is also given to boys.

Pronounced luh-TAN-yuh.

As of October 2026, Latanya ranked #6942 for boys in US births in 1982 and #14381 for girls in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #4195 for boys in 1971 and #394 for girls in 1975.