Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Latavia since 1970
Babies named Latavia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 132 |
| 1980s | 613 |
| 1990s | 630 |
| 2000s | 816 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Latavia is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1970 and most popular in the 2000s. The name reflects the creative naming practices that flourished in African American communities during the late 20th century, where the prefix La- was combined with fashionable suffixes to craft distinctive and melodic names. While Latavia has never reached the top 1000 in national rankings, it saw its highest usage in 2000, its peak year. In recent years, the name has been rising again since 2022, suggesting a renewed interest among parents seeking a rare and contemporary-sounding choice. Latavia remains a name that is more about sound and individuality than historical tradition, a hallmark of modern coinage in American naming.
Latavia is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1970. It appears to be a blend of the popular prefix La- (common in African American naming traditions, as in Latoya or Latasha) with the stylish suffix -avia (also seen in names like Octavia and Savanna). The name lacks any known historical or linguistic root, reflecting instead a creative formation of the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lata, Tavi, Via
Variants: Lataviah, Latavya, Lataevia
Sibling names for Latavia
Names that share Latavia's style, for a brother or sister.
