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Latosha

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Pronounced luh-TOH-shuh /ləˈtoʊ.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A coined African-American name of the 1970s, joining the La- prefix to Tosha (a short form of Natasha, from Natalia). It belongs to that era's creative naming movement.Medium

In 30 seconds: Latosha is a 1970s African-American coinage, La- joined to Tosha (from Natasha) (said 'luh-TOH-shuh').
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Origin MediumAmerican
MeaningA coined African-American name of the 1970s, joining the La- prefix to Tosha (a short form of Natasha, from Natalia). It belongs to that era's creative naming movement.
U.S. rank (2012)#18376 ↘ Falling
2012 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,442

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919622012

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

Latosha is a coined name of the 1960s-70s African-American naming movement, pairing the popular La- prefix with Tosha (short for Natasha, from Natalia). Built for its rhythm rather than an ancient root, it crested around 1979 and has since grown uncommon.

Given to several hundred girls a year at its height, Latosha now reads as a vintage late-1970s coinage.

Did you know? Latosha peaked around 1979, a product of the era's African-American naming movement, then tapered off.
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Latosha — 1970s African-American coinage; La- + Tosha

Variations

LatashaLatoshiaLatoya

Nicknames

ToshaToshie

Famous Bearers

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If you like Latosha…

Natasha— the ultimate source of Tosha
Latoya— a like La- coinage of the era
Shanice— a like coined name of the period
Latarsha— echoes that soft -ha sound
Lakesha— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latosha mean?

Latosha is a coined African-American name of the 1970s, joining the La- prefix to Tosha (from Natasha); it was built for its sound.

How do you pronounce Latosha?

It's said luh-TOH-shuh /ləˈtoʊ.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Latosha a boy or girl name?

Latosha is used as a girl's name.

Is Latosha making a comeback?

Not notably — it's a late-nineteen-seventies coinage that has been uncommon since, a vintage name of that decade.

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