Letoya is of African origin, meaning 'she makes happy'. It is often associated with the Yoruba culture and has gained popularity worldwide.
The name Letoya experienced a significant increase in popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s, peaking in 1983 with 23 births. However, it seems to have fallen out of favor since then, with only five births recorded in 2006 and six in 2007. Overall, there were a total of 282 births named Letoya over the given period.