Warlike or dedicated to Mars
A feminine elaboration of the French title Marquis, or a variant of the name Marquita. It ultimately derives from the Latin name Marcus, which refers to the Roman god of war, Mars.
Less common today
Marquitta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,818 in 1990.
Social work researcher and professor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
