Chiquita as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chiquita

What is the meaning of the name Chiquita ?

The baby name Chiquita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /tʃiˈkita/ (chee-KEE-tah).

Chiquita is Spanish in Origin.

Chiquita is a Spanish feminine diminutive formed from chica (“girl; small”) plus the affectionate suffix -ita, giving the meaning “little girl” or “little one.” Widely used across the Spanish-speaking world as a tender term of address for daughters, partners, and friends, it carries warmth rather than formality. The root chico/chica is thought to derive from Iberian colloquial speech for “small,” and the -ita ending mirrors other endearments such as Juanita or Lupita.

As a given name, Chiquita appears sporadically in 20th-century records, especially in the United States and parts of Latin America, often reflecting familial Spanish heritage or the appeal of its affectionate tone. Broader recognition in the U.S. also owes to the Chiquita banana brand, which some families embraced and others avoided. Variants and related forms include Chiqui (nickname), Chiquitita (extended pet form), Chikita/Chiqita (phonetic spellings), and the masculine counterparts Chico and Chiquito.