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1960

First Year

2026

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#60

Peak Rank

46K

Total Count

64

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Latoya

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Latoya is a feminine given name. Other variations of Latoya include Letoya. It is considered to be an African-American name in the United States.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latoya%5F%28given%5Fname%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latoya%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* African American

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## The Story of Latoya

The earliest SSA record of Latoya as a baby girl name dates back to 1960, when 6 babies received it. 1984 was its biggest year on record, with 5,051 newborns named Latoya — #60 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 65% of all recorded Latoyas. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #9,625 among baby girl names with 7 births, falling sharply (-47%). In total, more than 46K Latoyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Latoya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Latoya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Lydia](/lydia)
* [Lidia](/lidia)
* [Letta](/letta)
* [Leta](/leta)
* [Leota](/leota)
* [Litta](/litta)
* Lytta
* [Latina](/latina)
* [Lotta](/lotta)
* [Lita](/lita)
* [Lata](/lata)
* [Leticia](/leticia)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Latoya

What does the name Latoya mean?

Latoya is a feminine given name. Other variations of Latoya include Letoya. It is considered to be an African-American name in the United States.

What is the origin of the name Latoya?

Latoya has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: African American.

How popular is Latoya in 2026?

In 2026, Latoya ranks #9,625 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Latoya most popular?

Latoya reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #60 that year with 5,051 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Latoya most popular?

Latoya has historically been most popular in Mississippi, South Carolina, District of Columbia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Latoya.

Is Latoya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Latoya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Latoya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Latoya include Della, Valerie, Bailey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Latoya 

Latoya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 46K births in the dataset. Latoya's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #60\. Use the chart and map above to compare Latoya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1984 → ](/year/1984)
* [ Names of the 1980s → ](/decade/1980s)
* [ Names starting with "L" → ](/letter/l)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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