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Latania

Girl name · American

Latania is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Latania and you get Natalia. Same letters, different name.
  • Hidden namesLook closely: Latania has the name Nia hiding inside it.
  • GenerationLatania peaked in 1976, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Latania you'd meet today is about 49 years old.
  • HistoryLatania first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1959–2025

013.52719591995

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Latania

Latania is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American names

Other spellings of Latania

Girl name: Latanya

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Questions about the name Latania

What is the origin of the name Latania?

Latania is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Latania a boy or girl name?

Latania is a girl name.

How popular is the name Latania?

Latania is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1995. It peaked at #2,174 in 1976, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Latania?

If you like Latania, you might also like Latanya. Latanya is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Latania?

Latania is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.