Holding steady.
Popularity of Taquila since 1976
Babies named Taquila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Taquila is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1976, likely a creative respelling of the word tequila or an invented sound-based coinage. It reached its peak popularity in 1992, though it has never ranked among the top names. The name has remained extremely rare, with usage patterns showing a stable but low trajectory. Its similarity to the alcoholic beverage may appeal to parents seeking an unconventional, bold-sounding name, though it carries no traditional etymology or cultural origin beyond Modern English wordplay.
Taquila appears to be a modern invented name, possibly inspired by the phonetic similarity to the word 'tequila' (a distilled beverage from Mexico). The variant spelling with a 'q' instead of 'qu' or 'c' suggests deliberate respelling for uniqueness. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1976 and saw peak usage in the 1990s, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taki, Quila
Sibling names for Taquila
Names that share Taquila's style, for a brother or sister.
