Holding steady.
Popularity of Lequita since 1931
Babies named Lequita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 143 |
| 1980s | 159 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lequita is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the Social Security data in 1931. Its use has always been sparse, with no rank assigned, and it has remained relatively rare over the decades. The name saw its peak usage in 1986, during an era of creative naming in the United States. With a trajectory that is stable but low, Lequita has not experienced a resurgence. Top states for the name are not listed due to low numbers, indicating that it has never concentrated in any particular region. Despite its obscurity, Lequita carries the appeal of a unique, melodic name with roots in a trend of invented American names.
Lequita appears to be a modern American invention, first recorded in 1931. It likely blends the fashionable prefix Le- (common in coined names like Leandra) with a diminutive suffix, possibly derived from Spanish names such as Juanita or Anita. The name saw modest use in the United States, peaking in 1986.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lea, Quita, Leqi
Sibling names for Lequita
Names that share Lequita's style, for a brother or sister.
