Combination of the prefix Sha- and Quita
A modern American invention, likely created by combining the popular 'Sha-' prefix with the name Quita, which can be a diminutive of Marquita or a Spanish word meaning 'little girl'. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative, rhythmic name construction within African American communities.
Less common today
Shaquitta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,958 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
