girl's name
Paquita
pah-KEE-tah (Spanish)
- Origin Spanish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,163
Paquita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1983 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 France.
- Paquita is a name of Spanish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1965, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Paquita Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1910s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 145 |
| 1950s | 225 |
| 1960s | 275 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Paquita?
In 2018, Paquita was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Paquita Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Paquita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Paquita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Paquita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Paquita
- Spanish pah-KEE-tah
Sibling Names for Paquita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Paquita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Paquita
How popular is the name Paquita?
In 2018, Paquita was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Paquita a girl's or a boy's name?
Paquita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Paquita?
Paquita has 3 syllables.
When was Paquita most popular?
Paquita peaked in 1965, when 35 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.