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Laquitta

Girl name · American

Laquitta 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, Laquitta would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
  • GenerationLaquitta peaked in 1979, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Laquitta you'd meet today is about 46 years old.
  • HistoryLaquitta first shows up in US birth records in 1932, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 93 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1932–2025

01122193219601997

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

About the name Laquitta

Laquitta 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 1970s, 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

Other spellings of Laquitta

Girl name: Laquita

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Questions about the name Laquitta

What is the origin of the name Laquitta?

Laquitta 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 Laquitta a boy or girl name?

Laquitta is a girl name.

How popular is the name Laquitta?

Laquitta is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1997. It peaked at #2,621 in 1979, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Laquitta?

If you like Laquitta, you might also like Laquita. Laquita is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Laquitta?

Laquitta 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.