Laquita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-KEE-tah / lɑːˈkiːtəAfrican American; Spanish
Meaning
African American: a variation of Laquita; Spanish: little girl
Historical & Cultural Background
Laquita is often associated with African American culture and has been used primarily in the United States. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, reflecting a trend of unique and creative names within the community. It may also be influenced by Spanish naming conventions, where similar-sounding names are common.
Trend Summary
Laquita saw a rise in popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Laqita
- Lakita
International Variants
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Famous people named Laquita
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Fictional characters named Laquita
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Laquita was first seen in the United States in 1930. Laquita has ranked as high as #869 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Laquita has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Laquita (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 | |
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 68 |
| 1931 | 60 |
| 1932 | 68 |
| 1933 | 53 |
| 1934 | 45 |
| 1935 | 46 |
| 1936 | 33 |
| 1937 | 39 |
| 1938 | 45 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1940 | 39 |
| 1941 | 30 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1946 | 35 |
| 1947 | 25 |
| 1948 | 30 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 32 |
| 1951 | 37 |
| 1952 | 48 |
| 1953 | 31 |
| 1954 | 47 |
| 1955 | 56 |
| 1956 | 53 |
| 1957 | 62 |
| 1958 | 48 |
| 1959 | 53 |
| 1960 | 59 |
| 1961 | 69 |
| 1962 | 55 |
| 1963 | 56 |
| 1964 | 64 |
| 1965 | 40 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1967 | 53 |
| 1968 | 59 |
| 1969 | 72 |
| 1970 | 56 |
| 1971 | 89 |
| 1972 | 108 |
| 1973 | 123 |
| 1974 | 132 |
| 1975 | 180 |
| 1976 | 151 |
| 1977 | 188 |
| 1978 | 214 |
| 1979 | 197 |
| 1980 | 225 |
| 1981 | 197 |
| 1982 | 203 |
| 1983 | 248 |
| 1984 | 222 |
| 1985 | 219 |
| 1986 | 217 |
| 1987 | 205 |
| 1988 | 196 |
| 1989 | 209 |
| 1990 | 237 |
| 1991 | 227 |
| 1992 | 144 |
| 1993 | 151 |
| 1994 | 72 |
| 1995 | 53 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |