Why Latoya Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Latoya” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Latoya” is of Spanish origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Ayotal.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Alatyo.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Latoya

The true meaning of ‘Latoya’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Latoya is a name that infers you are compromising, passive, and more likely to follow than to lead type of person. You prefer to be in the background rather than up front and center. You are sensitive, tactful, diplomatic, and a team player. You can easily understand the emotions and thoughts of other people.

Your heart’s desire is success in its fullest meaning. Wealth, power, and material comforts are important to you. You want fame for doing something impressive or unusual. You possess a creative mind with excellent problem-solving ability. Balancing emotions should be important to you. Others might feel that you try to control people without any consideration for their feelings or opinions.

When people hear the name Latoya, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.

You are capable of exercising good judgment or common sense in practical matters. You incline to overthink rather than being spontaneous. Despite all of these, you are lively, compelling, honest, kind-hearted, and a tolerant person. One of your best traits is self-sacrifice. You like your work to be useful to others. Watch out where you are going! Missteps are common when you travel. When you feel anxiety, you tend to be clumsy.

Your most likely vocation: doctor, pharmacist, electronic engineer, teacher, banker, musician, artist, designer, consultant, nurse, book-keeper, secretary.

Lucky colors: All greens, white, and shades of white such as cream

Lucky gem(s): Pearl, jade, cat’s-eye, moonstone

Lucky day(s): Monday

Lucky botanicals: Cabbage, chicory, lettuce, plantain, melon, turnips, cucumber

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Is The Name Latoya Popular?

“Latoya” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Kentucky as reported in the 1987 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 18 babies in Kentucky have the same name as you in 1987. A total of 2,165 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1984 with a total of 5,051 babies. That’s a lot of baby Latoyas.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Latoya” was recorded 45,732 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Latoyas to occupy the country of Sint Maarten with an estimated population of 44,222.

The name first appeared in the year 1960 and given to six newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1981 with a rank of #69 nationwide and was registered 4,266 times as a baby girl’s name. Latoya became a popular girl’s name in the state of Mississippi in the year 1981. It ranked #9 with 217 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1984 in the state of New York with 396 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Mississippi for 19 years from 1974 to 1992 (may not be consecutive).

For the past eight decades (1944 to 2023), the name “Latoya” was recorded 45,732 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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