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The name Latoya is a feminine given name of American origin. It is considered a modern variation of the name LaToya which was created in the United States during the 1970s. The name Latoya is derived from combining the prefix La- with the name Toya. La- may be considered a shortened form of the article "the" and Toya is a diminutive form of the name Victoria, which means "victory" in Latin. Therefore, the name Latoya may be interpreted as "victorious one." The name gained popularity in the 1980s due to the fame of singer LaToya Jackson, a member of the Jackson family. Other notable people with the name include Latoya London, an American singer and actress, and Latoya Ruby Frazier, an American photographer and visual artist.

The name Latoya is most popular in the United States.

If you love the name Latoya but are looking for some similar alternatives, here are a few options to consider:

• Alaya
• Aaliyah
• Latisha
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• Layla
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• Tiana
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• Tasha