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Chiquita

Girl name · Hispanic · Spanish

Chiquita is a Hispanic and Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Chiquita would score 22 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
  • GenerationChiquita peaked in 1985, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Chiquita you'd meet today is about 40 years old.
  • HistoryChiquita first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1917–2025

0110220191719602005

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Chiquita

Chiquita is a girl name of Hispanic and Spanish origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Hispanic namesSpanish names

Other spellings of Chiquita

Girl name: Chiquitta

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Questions about the name Chiquita

What is the origin of the name Chiquita?

Chiquita is Hispanic and Spanish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Chiquita turns up in more than one tradition. Other Hispanic names to consider are Gabriella (“God is my strength”), Eva (“life”), Daniela (“God is my judge”) and Adelina (“noble”).

Is Chiquita a boy or girl name?

Chiquita is a girl name.

How popular is the name Chiquita?

Chiquita is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2005. It peaked at #532 in 1985, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Chiquita?

If you like Chiquita, you might also like Chiquitta. Chiquitta is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Chiquita?

Chiquita is a Hispanic and Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.