NAME PROFILE
Marquita
Marquita is a feminine name of Spanish origin, meaning 'little warrior' or 'of the sea.' It carries a sense of strength and determination while also being melodic and graceful.
Key Stats
| Total births | 11,041 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1983 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1933 |
| Most recent | 2003 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | African-American, Spanish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IL — 25%OH — 22%PA — 18%MO — 17%GA — 17%
Notable People
Marquita Pring (Model, Advocate for body positivity) · Marquita Rivera (Artist) · Marquita Lacy (Author) · Marquita Johnson (Social activist) · Marquita Williams (Entrepreneur)
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