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Laquita Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationlah-KEE-tah / lɑːˈkiːtə

African 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

Famous people named Laquita

Fictional characters named Laquita

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)

StateBirthsShare
IL 5
50%
MS 5
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
193068
193160
193268
193353
193445
193546
193633
193739
193845
193927
194039
194130
194221
194314
194415
194521
194635
194725
194830
194934
195032
195137
195248
195331
195447
195556
195653
195762
195848
195953
196059
196169
196255
196356
196464
196540
196626
196753
196859
196972
197056
197189
1972108
1973123
1974132
1975180
1976151
1977188
1978214
1979197
1980225
1981197
1982203
1983248
1984222
1985219
1986217
1987205
1988196
1989209
1990237
1991227
1992144
1993151
199472
199553
199637
199730
199826
199913
200012
200115
200310
20049
20055
20075
20086