Chinita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationchee-NEE-tah / tʃiˈniːtəSpanish; Filipino
Meaning
Spanish: little girl; Filipino: small one
Historical & Cultural Background
Chinita is often used as a term of endearment in Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Latin America. In the Philippines, it can refer to someone with a lighter skin tone or features associated with Chinese ancestry. The name reflects cultural influences and the blending of identities in both regions.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chini
- Chinita
International Variants
- Chinita (Spanish)
- Chinita (Filipino)
Famous people named Chinita
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Fictional characters named Chinita
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chinita was first seen in the United States in 1950. Chinita has ranked as high as #1057 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in North Carolina, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Chinita has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chinita (1978)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |