Holding steady.
Popularity of Latoiya since 1976
Babies named Latoiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 123 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latoiya is a modern American feminine name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1976, during the era of creatively prefixed names popular in African American communities. It reached its peak in 1984, and has remained stable at low levels since. Although it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, Latoiya reflects the broader trend of La- prefixed coinages of the late 20th century. Its usage is concentrated in the 1980s, and it has no strong association with any particular state. A light, melodic choice, Latoiya retains the feel of its era without feeling dated, though its invented nature means it carries no historical or etymological weight.
Latoiya is a modern coinage, likely formed by adding the fashionable La- prefix to the name Tawana or Toya, itself a shortened form of names like Victoria or a variant of Tanya. It emerged in the United States in the 1970s and peaked in popularity in the mid-1980s, reflecting the trend of creative, prefixed feminine names of that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Toya, Tay, Lala
Sibling names for Latoiya
Names that share Latoiya's style, for a brother or sister.
