Latanja is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has American English pronunciation as luh-TAN-juh (/ləˈtænʤə/). This name is a variation of Latanya and has its origins in African-American culture. The name Latanja was quite popular in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, consistently ranking within the top 10,000 names given to newborn girls. It peaked in popularity in 1982 when it was given to 5 babies. While not as common nowadays, Latanja carries a sense of strength and individuality that would make it a special choice for any little girl.