girl's name
Dequita
duh-KEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 86
Dequita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1986, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dequita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 7 |
How Popular Is Dequita?
In 1991, Dequita was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dequita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dequita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dequita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dequita
- English duh-KEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Dequita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dequita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dequita
How popular is the name Dequita?
In 1991, Dequita was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dequita a girl's or a boy's name?
Dequita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dequita?
Dequita has 3 syllables.
When was Dequita most popular?
Dequita peaked in 1986, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.