Latajah
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 83 living Americans carry the first name Latajah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Latajah today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Latajah births was 2000 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Latajah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Latajah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
83
~ 1 in 4,129,570 Americans
Peak year
2000
16 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2007 SSA rank
#19,241
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Latajah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Latajah from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 52 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Latajah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Latajah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Latajah
The name Latajah is a modern invented name of unclear origin and meaning. It does not seem to be derived from any particular language or culture and its roots cannot be traced back to ancient times or historical records.
There are no known historical references or mentions of this name in any ancient texts, religious scriptures, or other historical documents. The earliest recorded examples of the name Latajah appear to be from the late 20th century, likely emerging as a creative combination of sounds or inspired by other existing names.
Due to its relatively recent invention, there are very few notable historical figures or famous people throughout history who have borne this first name. Most individuals with the name Latajah are likely contemporary individuals born in the late 20th or early 21st centuries.
While it is possible to find a handful of individuals with the name Latajah mentioned in various online sources or records, there are no widely recognized or celebrated historical figures associated with this name from past centuries or millennia. The name appears to be a modern creation without any significant historical lineage or cultural significance.
It is important to note that the lack of historical information or notable figures associated with this name does not diminish its value or significance for those who choose to bear it in the present day. Many modern names are creative inventions or combinations of sounds, reflecting the diversity and evolving nature of personal names in contemporary times.
People
Latajah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Latajah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Latajah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Latajah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 83 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Latajah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,129,570 US residents.
Is Latajah a common name?
We classify Latajah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Latajah most popular?
The single biggest year for Latajah was 2000, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Latajah is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Latajah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Latajah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Latajah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Latajah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Latajah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Latajah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Latajah?
Want to know how many people have the name Latajah? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.