Latanja is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name Latanya, meaning 'Our mother has returned'. This unique name adds a touch of exotic charm and cultural richness to its bearer.
The name Latanja experienced varying popularity over the decades. Its peak years were 1967 and 1969 with 10 and 13 births respectively, while it had fewer than 10 births every year from 1965 to 1982, except for 1978 which saw 12 births. Overall, there were a total of 136 babies named Latanja between 1960 and 1982.