Marquita Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmar-KEE-tah / mɑːrˈkiːtə

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Spanish: little warrior; Latin: dedicated to Mars

Historical & Cultural Background

Marquita is a diminutive form of the name Marcia, which has roots in Latin. It is often used in Spanish-speaking cultures. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the United States during the late 20th century.

Trend Summary

Marquita saw a rise in popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

MarciaMarinaMarleneMarthaMayaMiraMasonMalik

Variants

  • Marquita
  • Marqita

International Variants

  • Marquita (Spanish)

Famous people named Marquita

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Fictional characters named Marquita

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Sibling Suggestions

MarcusMarcelMarianaMarisolMarlon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marquita was first seen in the United States in 1983. Marquita has ranked as high as #1096 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Marquita has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marquita (1989)

StateBirthsShare
DC 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
198320
198910