Modern American creation, likely meaning the joyful or the alive
Lataya is a modern American name likely created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Taya. Taya itself is often considered a diminutive of names like Dorothy (meaning 'gift of God') or derived from the Russian name Taisiya. In contemporary usage, it is appreciated for its rhythmic sound and unique flair.
Less common today
Lataya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,084 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
