At a glance
- In short
- Querida is a beautiful and unique Spanish name for baby girls, meaning "beloved" or "dear," with a charming sound and heartfelt associations.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2003 (#15,784)
- Babies in 2003
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #5,484 in 1992
- First recorded
- 1978
Meaning of Querida
Querida is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. With Spanish origins, it carries a deep meaning of endearment and affection. It is derived from the Spanish word "querido," which means "beloved" or "dear." This name has gained popularity over the years, especially in the United States. In recent decades, Querida has been given to several newborn girls in America, although it's worth noting that its occurrence and ranking have varied across different years. With its charming sound and heartfelt associations, Querida is an excellent choice for parents seeking a meaningful and uncommon name for their little one.
How to pronounce Querida
Spanish
- Pronounced keh-REE-dah /keˈriða/
Popularity of Querida in the U.S.
Querida was last recorded in the U.S. in 2003, ranked #15,784 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,484 in 1992. It first appears in the records in 1978.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1978–2003 17 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 15,784 | back (not recorded in 2001–2002) |
| 2000 | 7 | 11,801 | ▼ 416 |
| 1999 | 7 | 11,385 | ▲ 1,041 |
| 1998 | 6 | 12,426 | ▼ 2,624 |
| 1997 | 8 | 9,802 | ▼ 990 |
| 1996 | 9 | 8,812 | back (not recorded in 1995) |
| 1994 | 6 | 11,778 | ▼ 3,726 |
| 1993 | 10 | 8,052 | ▼ 2,568 |
| 1992 | 17 | 5,484 | ▲ 6,025 |
| 1991 | 6 | 11,509 | ▼ 3,629 |
| 1990 | 10 | 7,880 | ▲ 2,967 |
| 1989 | 6 | 10,847 | ▼ 461 |
| 1988 | 6 | 10,386 | back (not recorded in 1984–1987) |
| 1983 | 6 | 9,015 | back (not recorded in 1982) |
| 1981 | 6 | 9,110 | ▲ 1,282 |
| 1980 | 5 | 10,392 | back (not recorded in 1979) |
| 1978 | 7 | 7,649 | new |