Holding steady.
Popularity of Quita since 1935
Babies named Quita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Quita is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1935, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its peak usage came in 1979, and since then, its frequency has remained stable at very low numbers. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a modern American shortening of longer Spanish-influenced names like Juanita or Bonita, or an independent coinage. Because it has not been traced to any established etymology or cultural tradition, it is best considered a modern derivation. Quita does not appear in any top state lists, and its usage is scattered across the country. Without a clear linguistic root or historical background, the name remains a distinctive, though obscure, choice for girls.
Quita appears to be a modern American coinage, possibly a shortened form of names ending in -quita such as Juanita or Bonita, which derive from Spanish diminutive suffixes. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1935 and saw peak usage in 1979. The name may also have been influenced by the Spanish word 'quita' meaning 'remove', but this connection is speculative.
Sibling names for Quita
Names that share Quita's style, for a brother or sister.
