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Latonja

Quick answerLatonja is a modern American given name, likely a creative blend combining the prefix "La-" (common in African American naming traditions) with "Tonja," itself a variant of Tonya, which derives from the Russian name Antonina meaning "priceless" or "of inestimable worth." The name emerged in the United States during…

American · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,701
TrendVintage
Peak year1970
Syllables3
OriginAmerican
LanguageEnglish
CultureAfrican American
Letters7
Numerology1 Chaldean 22
Global rank#14,701

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Latonja

Latonja is a modern American given name, likely a creative blend combining the prefix "La-" (common in African American naming traditions) with "Tonja," itself a variant of Tonya, which derives from the Russian name Antonina meaning "priceless" or "of inestimable worth." The name emerged in the United States during the late 20th century and is predominantly used within African American communities, reflecting the tradition of innovative name construction that became popular from the 1960s onward.

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Etymology

Latonja is a modern American given name, likely a creative blend combining the prefix "La-" (common in African American naming traditions) with "Tonja," itself a variant of Tonya, which derives from the Russian name Antonina meaning "priceless" or "of inestimable worth." The name emerged in the United States during the late 20th century and is predominantly used within African American communities, reflecting the tradition of innovative name construction that became popular from the 1960s onward.

Latonja currently ranks #14,701 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.

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