Laquinda
Laquinda is an American girl name. 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, Laquinda would score 18 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
- GenerationLaquinda peaked in 1982, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Laquinda you'd meet today is about 43 years old.
- HistoryLaquinda first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
US births per million girls, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Laquinda
Laquinda is a girl name of American 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:American names
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Laquinda
What is the origin of the name Laquinda?
Laquinda is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).
Is Laquinda a boy or girl name?
Laquinda is a girl name.
How popular is the name Laquinda?
Laquinda is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1994. It peaked at #4,167 in 1982, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Laquinda?
Laquinda is an American girl name. 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.