Holding steady.
Popularity of Quinita since 1972
Babies named Quinita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Quinita is a rare modern American name, first recorded in 1972. Its peak popularity came in 1984, but it never reached the top 1000, with only a handful of births per year. The name's trajectory has been stable, hovering at low usage into the 2020s. It was most common in the 1980s, though no state saw significant adoption. Quinita may be a creative elaboration, possibly linked to Latin-derived Quintus, but it remains a unique choice without strong historical roots.
Quinita likely emerged as a modern coinage, possibly inspired by names like Juanita or as a feminine elaboration of Quintus, a Latin name meaning 'fifth.' Used sparingly in the United States since the 1970s, it has never reached widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quinn, Nita, Neet
Sibling names for Quinita
Names that share Quinita's style, for a brother or sister.
