Latanya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Latanya is an American name that combines the prefix 'La-' with the suffix '-tanya', and it is often associated with meanings like 'the fairy queen'. The name evolved from Tanya and gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in African American communities. It embodies traits of uniqueness and strength, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Latanya is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Latanya has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Latanya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7892nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1236th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 496th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1288th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8325th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23856th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Latanya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Latanya"
Pronunciation
/ləˈtɑːnjə/
Origin
American
Etymology
The name Latanya is believed to be a modern creation, possibly influenced by African American naming traditions and the combination of the prefix 'La-' with '-tanya', which is derived from the name Tanya.
Meaning
The meaning is often associated with 'the fairy queen' or 'a place of refuge'.
Language Evolution
Tanya, Latanya
Historical Usage
Latanya gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly among African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Tanya, Latanya, Tanyia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Latanya is perceived as a unique and culturally significant name, often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
Latanya Mapp Freimuth, Latanya Richardson Jackson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Latanya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Latanya"
"Latanya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7892nd of 10718 | 18 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1236th of 12526 | 1,334 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 496th of 19264 | 6,356 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1288th of 27321 | 1,938 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8325th of 35406 | 208 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 23856th of 30306 | 14 |
Regional Popularity of "Latanya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Latanya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.49% 924th/2227 |
53.00% 1288th/2430 |
41.99% 1198th/2853 |
28.76% 798th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
15.12% 444th/2937 |
16.05% 559th/3483 |
11.85% 417th/3518 |
14.61% 591st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.91% 1102nd/3685 |
24.42% 1093rd/4475 |
21.76% 1130th/5194 |
26.56% 1678th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
76.74% 5727th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Latanya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Latanya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.