Markita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Markita is an American English name that evolved from the Latin name Marcus, which means 'warlike'. The name reflects a modern trend of feminizing traditional masculine names and gained popularity in the 20th century. It is perceived as unique and creative, with a few notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Markita is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Markita has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Markita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5390th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2738th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1438th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6383rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21584th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Markita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Markita"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈkiːtə/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Markita is a modern variation of the name Mark, which is derived from the Latin name Marcus, meaning 'warlike' or 'of Mars'.
Meaning
warlike
Language Evolution
Marcus (Latin), Mark (Old French), Markita (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Markita emerged as a name in the 20th century, reflecting the trend of creating feminine variants of traditionally masculine names.
Variants & Derivatives
Marky, Marquita, Marqita
Modern Popularity & Image
Markita is seen as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Markita Morris, Markita Wright
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Markita"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Markita"
"Markita" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5390th of 12526 | 98 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2738th of 19264 | 431 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1438th of 27321 | 1,646 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6383rd of 35406 | 300 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 21584th of 30306 | 20 |
Regional Popularity of "Markita" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Markita" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
61.39% 1803rd/2937 |
71.55% 2492nd/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.39% 1046th/3685 |
35.51% 1589th/4475 |
22.24% 1155th/5194 |
51.12% 3229th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
82.91% 3799th/4582 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Markita"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Markita" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.