Chiquita
Chiquita is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Little girl or little one.
Origin and history
Chiquita originates as a Spanish word meaning 'little girl' or 'little one'. It gained usage as a given name in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
6,219 babies in the United States have been named Chiquita since 1880. It ranks #2160 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (16 %)
- IL (14.2 %)
- FL (10.7 %)
- MS (9 %)
- AL (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 8 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 91 |
| 1940-1950 | 147 |
| 1950-1960 | 414 |
| 1960-1970 | 609 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,857 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,235 |
| 1990-2000 | 788 |
| 2000-2010 | 49 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Chiquita
- Chiquita Banana: Mascot, Cultural figure
Nicknames
Chiqui, Quita
Fun facts
- The name stems from 'chica', the Spanish word for 'girl', combined with the diminutive suffix '-ita'.
- Chiquita saw its highest popularity in the United States between the 1950s and 1980s.