Holding steady.
Popularity of Querida since 1978
Babies named Querida per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Querida entered U.S. birth records in 1978, a late arrival compared to most established names. It reached its highest usage in 1992, after which it settled into a stable but rare trajectory. Because it never ranked in the top 1000, the one-in-N estimate is not available, but its peak year suggests a brief moment of modest popularity. The name has not been consistently recorded in any single state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use across the country. As a direct borrowing of the Spanish term of endearment, Querida carries a romantic and affectionate quality, though its rarity means it remains an unconventional choice.
Querida is directly taken from the Spanish word querida, meaning "dear" or "beloved," the feminine form of querido. It is used as a term of endearment in Spanish-speaking cultures and was adopted as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the popularity of Spanish-language media and names with romantic connotations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Querry, Rida, Quera
Variants: Querida, Querita
Sibling names for Querida
Names that share Querida's style, for a brother or sister.
