The fairy queen; of the house of Tatius
A modern American elaboration of Tanya, which is a Russian diminutive of Tatiana. It ultimately derives from the Roman family name Tatius, associated with the legendary King of the Sabines.
Less common today
Latanya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,575 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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