Marquilla
Marquilla is a 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, Marquilla would score 20 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationMarquilla peaked in 1983, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Marquilla you'd meet today is about 42 years old.
- HistoryMarquilla first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
US births per million girls, 1983–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Marquilla
Marquilla is a girl name of 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:Spanish names
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Marquilla
What is the origin of the name Marquilla?
Marquilla is Spanish in origin. Other Spanish names to consider are Sofia (“wisdom”), Camila (“temple attendant”), Maya (“illusion”) and Liliana (“lily”).
Is Marquilla a boy or girl name?
Marquilla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marquilla?
Marquilla is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1993. It peaked at #8,047 in 1983, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Marquilla?
Marquilla is a 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.