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Quinita

Girl name · Latin

Quinita is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Quinita would score 16 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
  • GenerationQuinita peaked in 1984, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Quinita you'd meet today is about 41 years old.
  • HistoryQuinita first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025

04819721991

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

About the name Quinita

Quinita is a girl name of Latin origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, 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.

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Questions about the name Quinita

What is the origin of the name Quinita?

Quinita is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Quinita a boy or girl name?

Quinita is a girl name.

How popular is the name Quinita?

Quinita is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1991. It peaked at #5,539 in 1984, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Quinita?

Quinita is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, 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.