Holding steady.
Popularity of Laquida since 1973
Babies named Laquida per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laquida is a modern American invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, during a period when names with the La- prefix were gaining popularity. The name reached its peak usage in 1989, fitting into the broader trend of creative, phonetically constructed names common in the 1970s and 1980s. Its trajectory has remained stable since then, meaning it never experienced a dramatic spike or decline. While not among the top rankings, Laquida was used with enough frequency to be recorded in Social Security data. Like many names from this era, it reflects a cultural movement toward individuality and away from traditional naming conventions.
Laquida is a modern coined name that emerged in the United States during the 1970s. It follows a pattern of names beginning with La-, popular in African American communities, combined with a phonetic ending. The name likely draws from the popularity of names like Laquita or Quida, but has no historical or linguistic derivation beyond its invented construction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laqui
Sibling names for Laquida
Names that share Laquida's style, for a brother or sister.
