Shaquita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shaquita is a modern name with African American roots, likely derived from similar-sounding names. As a unique name, it embodies traits of individuality and cultural richness. It lacks biblical significance and gained popularity in the late 20th century. Notable people with this name include Shaquita Johnson and Shaquita Smith.
The name Shaquita is most popular in Mississippi, 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 Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Shaquita 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, 'Shaquita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3560th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1271st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11868th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Shaquita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shaquita"
Pronunciation
/ʃəˈkiːtə/
Origin
African American Vernacular English
Etymology
Shaquita is believed to be a modern creation, potentially derived from the name 'Shakira' or similar names that incorporate the prefix 'Sha-' which is popular in African American naming practices.
Meaning
The name Shaquita does not have a widely recognized meaning and is considered a modern name.
Language Evolution
Shaquita
Historical Usage
Shaquita emerged in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly gaining traction in the 1970s and 1980s as part of a trend towards unique and culturally resonant names.
Variants & Derivatives
Shaki, Shaq, Shaquita
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Shaquita is viewed as a distinctive and culturally significant name within African American communities, often associated with individuality and creativity.
Famous People
Shaquita Johnson, Shaquita Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shaquita"
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 "Shaquita"
"Shaquita" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3560th of 19264 | 290 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1271st of 27321 | 1,981 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11868th of 35406 | 120 |
Regional Popularity of "Shaquita" 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 "Shaquita" by Generation for Female 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) |
83.83% 2462nd/2937 |
- |
59.21% 2083rd/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.85% 1063rd/3685 |
58.35% 2611th/4475 |
15.36% 798th/5194 |
57.23% 3615th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shaquita"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shaquita" 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.