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Chiquita

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Pronounced chih-KEE-tuh /tʃɪˈkiː.tə/High

Meaning: Chiquita is Spanish for 'little girl' or 'little one,' the affectionate diminutive of chica, 'girl.' It began as an endearment before being used as a given name, and it is widely recognized from the banana brand of the same name.High

In 30 seconds: Chiquita means 'little girl' in Spanish (said 'chih-KEE-tuh'), the tender diminutive of chica.

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Origin HighSpanish

MeaningChiquita is Spanish for 'little girl' or 'little one,' the affectionate diminutive of chica, 'girl.' It began as an endearment before being used as a given name, and it is widely recognized from the banana brand of the same name.

U.S. rank (2005)#14871 ↘ Falling

2005 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1985

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,218

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chiquita entered American use as a Spanish endearment turned given name, from chica, 'girl,' plus the diminutive -ita, 'little.' Its profile was shaped in part by the long-running fruit brand, but its meaning stayed the affectionate 'little girl.' Chiquita peaked in the mid-eighties and eased off afterward.

A Chiquita from her peak is now in her late thirties, a Gen-X cohort name. It reads as a warm, culturally specific choice rather than a reviving trend; the strong brand association keeps it firmly a name of its moment.

Did you know? The name carries an unavoidable brand tie — the Chiquita banana label, complete with its 'Miss Chiquita' mascot — yet as a name it is simply the warm Spanish word for a little girl.

Overall data confidence 82%

References — Chiquita — Spanish 'little girl' (dim. of chica); brand association noted; mid-1980s peak

Variations

ChikitaChaquita

Nicknames

ChicaKita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chiquita mean?

Chiquita is Spanish for 'little girl,' the affectionate diminutive of chica, 'girl.'

How do you pronounce Chiquita?

It's said chih-KEE-tuh /tʃɪˈkiː.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chiquita a boy or girl name?

Chiquita is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Chiquita?

Chiquita was a favorite that peaked in the mid-eighties and has been uncommon since.