Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Lataya since 1971
Babies named Lataya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 153 |
| 1980s | 273 |
| 1990s | 137 |
| 2000s | 156 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lataya is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, a time when creative names with the 'La-' prefix were gaining popularity. It reached its peak usage in 1981, but has been falling in frequency since 1985. While its exact origins are unclear, the name likely follows the pattern of invented names like Latoya, combining a fashionable prefix with a melodic ending. Though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings, Lataya holds a distinctive, vintage feel for the small number of families who have chosen it. Its trajectory suggests it became less common after the 1980s, making it an unusual choice today.
Lataya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971 and is most likely a modern invented name, blending the popular prefix 'La-' with a melodic ending '-taya', similar to names like Latoya or Talaya. It may have been influenced by the Spanish name Lataya (a variant of Atalaya, meaning 'watchtower'), but its usage in the U.S. suggests a creative coinage rather than a direct borrowing. The name saw its peak popularity in 1981.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lala, Taya, Lay
Variants: Latayia, Lataia, Latayah
Sibling names for Lataya
Names that share Lataya's style, for a brother or sister.
