Holding steady.
Popularity of Laquasia since 1985
Babies named Laquasia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laquasia is a modern invented name that emerged in the African American community during the mid-1980s. It was first recorded in 1985 and reached its peak popularity in 1993. After the 1990s, its usage declined sharply, and it currently maintains a stable but low frequency. The name exemplifies the creative naming traditions that blend prefixes like La- with distinctive second elements, a pattern popular in the late 20th century. While it has never appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 names, it holds cultural resonance as part of a broader trend of unique and melodic coinages in African American naming practices. No specific state concentrations are recorded for Laquasia, suggesting it has been used sporadically across the country.
Laquasia is a modern coinage, primarily used in African American communities, emerging in the late 20th century. It follows the pattern of names prefixed with La- (a fashionable syllable) combined with a second element, here likely derived from Quasia or similar names. The name was first recorded in the United States in 1985 and saw peak usage in 1993.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: LaLa, Quasi, Sia
Sibling names for Laquasia
Names that share Laquasia's style, for a brother or sister.
