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Latarsha

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Pronounced lah-TAR-shah /ləˈtɑːr.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Latarsha is a 1970s American coinage joining the popular prefix La- with Tarsha, a variant of Tasha (short for Natasha, itself from the Latin for 'birthday of the Lord' via Russian). The base is Tarsha; the La- is the era's stylish addition.Low

In 30 seconds: A 1970s invention: Latarsha joins La- to Tarsha (from Natasha) (said 'lah-TAR-shah'). A genuine coinage of its era.

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MeaningLatarsha is a 1970s American coinage joining the popular prefix La- with Tarsha, a variant of Tasha (short for Natasha, itself from the Latin for 'birthday of the Lord' via Russian). The base is Tarsha; the La- is the era's stylish addition.

U.S. rank (1995)#10101 ↗ Rising

1995 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1976

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,975

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Latarsha is an American coinage of the 1970s, joining the prefix La- with Tarsha, a form of Tasha (from Natasha). It flourished within a rich tradition of inventive, rhythmic names in African-American families, cresting around 1976. It rose with that fashion and faded as tastes turned.

Uncommon now, it reads as a distinctly 1970s creation. Rhythmic, warm, and of its era.

Did you know? Latarsha belongs to the lively La- naming wave of the 1970s, building on Tarsha (from Natasha), with its peak around 1976.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Latarsha — 1970s coinage; La- + Tarsha (from Natasha)

Variations

LatashaLatoshaTarsha

Nicknames

TarshaSha

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If you like Latarsha…

Latosha— a similar La- + Tosha coinage

Natasha— the fuller source behind Tarsha

Tasha— the short name in the blend

Lakesha— another American name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latarsha mean?

Latarsha is a 1970s American coinage joining a La- prefix with Tarsha (from Natasha). The honest story is a stylish invention.

How do you pronounce Latarsha?

It's said lah-TAR-shah /ləˈtɑːr.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Latarsha a boy or girl name?

Latarsha is used as a girl's name.

Is Latarsha making a comeback?

Latarsha is uncommon today and reads as a 1970s coinage rather than a reviving name.