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Conchita

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Pronounced kon-CHEE-tuh /kɒnˈtʃiː.tə/Medium

Meaning: Conchita is the Spanish affectionate form of Concepcion, 'conception', honoring the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Built on Concha with the fond -ita ending, it is a warm, familiar version of a deeply Marian name.High

In 30 seconds: Conchita is the Spanish pet form of Concepcion, 'conception', a warm Marian name (said 'kon-CHEE-tuh').
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Origin HighSpanish
MeaningConchita is the Spanish affectionate form of Concepcion, 'conception', honoring the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Built on Concha with the fond -ita ending, it is a warm, familiar version of a deeply Marian name.
U.S. rank (2006)#17729 ↘ Falling
2006 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,471

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196219112006

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

Conchita is the endearing Spanish form of Concepcion, from the Latin for 'conception', a name given in devotion to the Virgin Mary. The -ita ending marks it as the fond, familiar version.

In the American records it appears across the century, with a modest peak around 1962, favored in Hispanic families. It reads as a heritage name — warm and traditional rather than a modern trend.

Did you know? Conchita is really a nickname grown into a name of its own: it is the affectionate '-ita' form of Concepcion, honoring the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
Overall data confidence 78%
References — Conchita — Spanish pet form of Concepcion

Variations

ConcepcionConchaConchic

Nicknames

ConchaChita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Conchita mean?

Conchita is the Spanish pet form of Concepcion, meaning 'conception'.

How do you pronounce Conchita?

It's said kon-CHEE-tuh /kɒnˈtʃiː.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Conchita a boy or girl name?

Conchita is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Conchita?

Conchita is a rare Spanish heritage name, seen in modest numbers across the twentieth century.

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