Shiquita is a unique and captivating given name of African American origin, derived from an alteration of Shiketa, which itself is a variant of the African name Shakieta. This distinctive moniker brings together the sounds 'shi', often associated with beauty in nature like 'shimmering' or 'sheen', and 'quita', meaning 'end' or 'stop'. The combination creates a harmonious blend that rolls off the tongue smoothly, making Shiquita both memorable and appealing. With its rich heritage and pleasing phonetics, it's no surprise that this name has gained popularity in recent years.
The name Shiquita had a relatively slow start with only 5 births in its first year, 1972. However, it gained traction quickly, reaching double digits in 1973 and remaining consistently popular throughout the late 70s and early 80s, peaking at 40 births in 1985. After that, its popularity declined steadily until the mid-90s when it became quite rare again, with only 7 or 8 births per year from 1994 to 1996. Overall, Shiquita was a moderately popular name with a total of 456 births recorded over these years.