Latasha is of African origin, meaning "happiness" in Swahili. It gained popularity as an African American given name during the civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s. The name has a rhythmic sound, with its four syllables flowing smoothly: La-ta-sha. It is often associated with strength, elegance, and uniqueness due to its origins and pronunciation.
The name Latasha was quite popular between 1974 and 1989, with a total of 114 babies given this name during that period. The years with the highest number of births were 1974 and 1982, each with 12 occurrences.