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Latashia

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Pronounced luh-TAH-shuh /ləˈtɑː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A genuine 1970s coined name joining the La- prefix with Tasha, a Russian pet form of Natasha, from the Latin for 'birthday; the Nativity.' The blend is modern, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A seventies coinage: Latashia joins La- with Tasha (from Natasha), said 'luh-TAH-shuh.' Modern, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Russian

MeaningA genuine 1970s coined name joining the La- prefix with Tasha, a Russian pet form of Natasha, from the Latin for 'birthday; the Nativity.' The blend is modern, which we note.

U.S. rank (2007)#14785 ↘ Falling

2007 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,798

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

Latashia joins the La- prefix with Tasha, a form of Natasha, from the Latin for 'birthday; Nativity.' A coined name of the 1970s, it peaked in 1977 and faded soon after (said 'luh-TAH-shuh').

Latashia belonged to the late seventies and has grown rare since. Rare, coined, and of its era.

Did you know? Latashia is a La-plus-Tasha name that peaked around 1977 — a late-seventies coinage with a 'birthday' root.

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Latashia — 1970s coinage; La- + Tasha; 'birthday'

Variations

LatashaLatishaNatasha

Nicknames

TashaSha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latashia mean?

Latashia is a 1970s coinage joining La- with Tasha, from the Latin for 'birthday.'

How do you pronounce Latashia?

It's said luh-TAH-shuh /ləˈtɑː.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Latashia a boy or girl name?

Latashia is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Latashia?

Latashia peaked in the late nineteen-seventies and is rare today.