Latasha

Latasha Origin and Meaning

The name Latasha is a girl's name.

Latasha emerged as a feminine given name in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, gaining notable popularity in the 1970s-1980s. The name may be a variation of Natasha (of Russian origin, meaning "born on Christmas"), with the initial 'N' replaced by 'L'. This type of consonant substitution represents a common pattern in name creation. The name peaked in popularity in 1980, ranking #328 in the U.S. Latasha follows phonetic patterns common in many American-created names of this period, featuring the melodic 'sh' sound and ending with the feminine 'a'. The name has gradually decreased in popularity since the 1990s but maintains recognition. Its usage patterns show it has been embraced across diverse communities in the United States, particularly during its peak decades.

Latasha Rank in US Top 1000

# 813 in the US

Famous People Named Latasha

• Latasha Sheron Rogers aka MC Trouble American rapper
• LaTasha Colander American sprinter
• Latasha Byears American pro basketball player
• Latasha I'm Sorry I Think Your Sister Might Be Having My Second Son From the vine from the maury show

The name Latasha in Pop Culture

• Latasha Montclair character played by Ashanti on TV series "Army Wives"
• La'Tasha "Tasha" Mack character on TV's "The Game"