Girl · #11,782 in 2026

Shequita

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

Current Rank

#11,782

Peak Rank

#1,128 (1985)

Total Babies

602

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

1995

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#1128

Peak Rank

602

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shequita

Shequita first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 128 Shequitas were born — ranking #1,128 that year. As of 2026, Shequita ranks #11,782 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 602 Shequitas 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

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Shequita

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

Chiquita
Chiquito
Laquita
Shweta
Chaqueta
Taquito
Vaquita
Chickweed
Cicuta
Shakia
Nikita
Sequoia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shequita

What does the name Shequita mean?

Shequita is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shequita in 2026?

In 2026, Shequita ranks #11,782 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shequita most popular?

Shequita reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #1,128 that year with 128 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shequita most popular?

Shequita has historically been most popular in Mississippi, South Carolina, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shequita.

Is Shequita a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shequita?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shequita include Nadene, Harlyn, Zelpha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shequita

Shequita is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 602 births in the dataset. Shequita's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #1,128. Use the chart and map above to compare Shequita'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.