Girl · #9,096 in 2026

Nequita

Name: Popularity of the name Nequita in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nequita, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,096

Peak Rank

#9,096 (1980)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

1980

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#9096

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nequita

Nequita first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 6 Nequitas were born — ranking #9,096 that year. As of 2026, Nequita ranks #9,096 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Nequitas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nequita

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nequita is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nikita
Nakita
Chiquita
Nakata
Negrita
Nakota
Makita
Chiquito
Mikita
Marquita
Makeweight
Laquita

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nequita

What does the name Nequita mean?

Nequita is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nequita in 2026?

In 2026, Nequita ranks #9,096 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nequita most popular?

Nequita reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #9,096 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Nequita a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nequita is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nequita?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nequita include Antonett, Karilee, Neina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nequita

Nequita is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Nequita's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #9,096. Use the chart and map above to compare Nequita's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.