Holding steady.
Popularity of Shiquita since 1972
Babies named Shiquita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 96 |
| 1980s | 251 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shiquita is a modern American invention that first appeared in 1972. It reached its highest usage in 1986, reflecting a broader trend of creative, rhythmic names ending in 'ita' that were popular in African American communities during the late 20th century. Despite its peak in the 1980s, the name has never cracked the top 1000, and usage has remained stable but rare. Its meaning is not rooted in any traditional language, making it a purely phonetic construction.
Shiquita is a modern American coinage, possibly influenced by the popular suffix -quita (from Spanish -ita, meaning 'little') combined with the initial element Shi-, which may echo names like Shiloh or Shavon. It emerged in the United States during the early 1970s and saw its highest usage in the 1980s. The name does not have a clear etymological root in any traditional language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shi, Quita, Kita
Sibling names for Shiquita
Names that share Shiquita's style, for a brother or sister.
