UK girl's name
Latasia
A feminine name of obscure origin potentially relating to French words.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Latasia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Latasia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Latasia is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Latasia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Latasia ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Latasia.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Latasia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Latasia mean?
The name Latasia is a relatively modern name with origins traced back to the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variant of the name Natasha, which has its roots in the Russian language. Natasha is a diminutive form of the name Nataliya, derived from the Latin word "natalis," meaning "birth."
While the name Latasia does not have a long historical record or direct ties to ancient texts or religious scriptures, its similarity to Natasha suggests a connection to the cultural and linguistic influences of Slavic and Eastern European regions. The addition of the "La" prefix may have been an attempt to create a unique variation of the more common Natasha.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Latasia was Latasia Chandler, an American woman born in the 1970s who gained recognition as a model and actress. She appeared in various television shows and films throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Another notable individual with the name Latasia was Latasia Ramsey, a track and field athlete from the United States. She competed in sprinting events, representing her country in international competitions during the early 2000s.
Latasia Jennings, an American basketball player, was a standout athlete in the early 2000s. She played professionally in the WNBA for several years, showcasing her skills on the court and gaining recognition among fans and fellow players.
Latasia Naomi Beckford, born in the late 1980s, is a well-known singer and songwriter from Jamaica. She has released several successful albums and singles, blending various genres of music and gaining popularity in her home country and abroad.
Latasia Jeffers, an American singer and actress, rose to fame in the early 2000s after appearing in various television shows and musicals. Her powerful vocal abilities and stage presence earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
While the name Latasia may not have a long and storied history, its emergence and increasing popularity in recent decades reflect the ever-evolving nature of naming traditions, cultural influences, and personal preferences in modern times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Latasia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Latasia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Latasia
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Latasia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Latasia in the UK right now?
In 2007, Latasia was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Latasia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Latasia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Latasia?
A feminine name of obscure origin potentially relating to French words.
How many people are called Latasia in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Latasia across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.