Latoya is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. It means "she meets wealth" and is believed to have been brought to other parts of Africa by traders along the West African coast. In some cultures, it is also interpreted as "brought wealth." The name has gained popularity worldwide due to its unique sound and meaning.
"Latoyta was quite popular as a baby girl's name in the late 70s and early 80s, with peaks in 1977 and 1983, and another rise in popularity in 1989."