At a glance
- In short
- Quatina is a unique and beautiful name for baby girls, believed to have African roots. It has an elegant feel and a lovely sound.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1992 (#13,317)
- Babies in 1992
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #7,435 in 1973
- First recorded
- 1973
Meaning of Quatina
Quatina is a unique and beautiful name for baby girls. Its origin is uncertain, but it is believed to have African roots. The name Quatina has a lovely sound and an elegant feel to it. In American English, it is pronounced as kwuh-TEE-nuh (/kwəˈtiːnə/). This name has been bestowed upon a small number of newborns in the United States over the years, with varying popularity. It peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with around 5 occurrences per year. Though not widely used, Quatina carries a sense of individuality and charm that makes it a standout choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Quatina
English
- Pronounced kwuh-TEE-nuh /kwəˈtiːnə/
Popularity of Quatina in the U.S.
Quatina was last recorded in the U.S. in 1992, ranked #13,317 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,435 in 1973. It first appears in the records in 1973.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1973–1992 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 13,317 | back (not recorded in 1990–1991) |
| 1989 | 5 | 12,362 | back (not recorded in 1988) |
| 1987 | 6 | 9,825 | back (not recorded in 1985–1986) |
| 1984 | 6 | 9,144 | back (not recorded in 1983) |
| 1982 | 8 | 7,469 | ▲ 2,942 |
| 1981 | 5 | 10,411 | back (not recorded in 1980) |
| 1979 | 6 | 9,010 | back (not recorded in 1976–1978) |
| 1975 | 6 | 7,984 | back (not recorded in 1974) |
| 1973 | 6 | 7,435 | new |