Jequita is a unique and charming given name of American origin, derived from the Latin word 'jucundus', meaning cheerful or joyful. Pronounced /ˈdʒuːkwɪtə/, it consists of two distinct syllables, with stress on the first syllable. The name has been used sparsely but consistently throughout recent history, often within families where other unusual names are present.
"Jequita is not a common name, with only 16 babies named so over two decades, peaking at five births each in 1979 and 1980."