Markita
girl nameMarkita entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #950 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#950
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4821 |
| 1960s | #3770 |
| 1970s | #2470 |
| 1980s | #1524 |
| 1990s | #2395 |
| 2000s | #7047 |
| 2010s | #12692 |
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Markita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Markita alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Markita in 2025?
- Markita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Markita most popular?
- Markita peaked in 1984, reaching #950 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Markita with classmates?
- Markita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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