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Latroya

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How to Pronounce Latroya

Pronounced luh-TROY-uh /ləˈtrɔɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Latroya is a coined African-American name joining the 'La-' prefix to a 'Troya' element, a near-sibling of the far more common Latoya. Latoya itself is a modern coinage, so Latroya carries no ancient meaning; the inserted r gives it a distinct sound within the 'La-' name family that flourished in the seventies and eighties.Low

In 30 seconds: Latroya is a coined name close to Latoya, joining 'La-' with a 'Troya' sound. It was a musical pick of the eighties (said 'luh-TROY-uh').

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MeaningLatroya is a coined African-American name joining the 'La-' prefix to a 'Troya' element, a near-sibling of the far more common Latoya. Latoya itself is a modern coinage, so Latroya carries no ancient meaning; the inserted r gives it a distinct sound within the 'La-' name family that flourished in the seventies and eighties.

U.S. rank (2001)#16801 ↘ Falling

2001 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1988

Total births (all-time)≈ 278

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

Latroya joins the 'La-' prefix to a 'Troya' body, a close relative of Latoya. It is a coined name built for sound rather than an inherited root.

It appears from about 1978 and peaks faintly near 1988 before fading by the early two-thousands. It stayed rare, an r-flavored variant beside the popular Latoya.

Did you know? Latroya sits one letter away from Latoya, the name made famous by the singer Latoya Jackson - the added r is the small twist that sets this rarer cousin apart.

Overall data confidence 45%

References - Latroya / Latoya — Coined 'La-' + Troya; sibling of Latoya

Variations

LatoyaLatroyLetroyaLatoyia

Nicknames

TroyaToya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latroya mean?

Latroya is a coined name related to Latoya; its meaning is in its sound rather than an older root.

How do you pronounce Latroya?

It's said luh-TROY-uh /ləˈtrɔɪ.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Latroya a boy or girl name?

Latroya is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Latroya?

Latroya has always been rare, an r-flavored cousin of Latoya seen in the eighties.