Uniquia
A feminine name with Latin or Spanish roots, meaning "unique" or "one of a kind".
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Uniquia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Uniquia today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uniquia births was 1992 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uniquia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Uniquia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1992
10 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1993 SSA rank
#8,704
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Uniquia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Uniquia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Uniquia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 25 | 25 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Uniquia
The name Uniquia has its origins traced back to the ancient Khasi tribe of the Khasi Hills in present-day Meghalaya, India. The Khasi people have a matrilineal society, where lineage and heritage are traced through the mother's clan. The name Uniquia is derived from the Khasi word "u-niquia," which means "the one who leads" or "the guiding light."
In the Khasi tradition, Uniquia was often bestowed upon daughters born into the clan of the village chieftain or the ruling family. It signified the expectation that the child would grow up to become a wise and respected leader, guiding her community with wisdom and compassion.
One of the earliest records of the name Uniquia can be found in the ancient Khasi oral traditions and folklore, where a legendary figure by that name is celebrated for her bravery and intelligence in navigating her clan through a period of great turmoil and conflict.
Throughout history, the name Uniquia has been carried by several notable figures, including Uniquia Kharmawphlang (1842-1910), a revered Khasi educator and social reformer who established the first school for girls in the region. Another prominent bearer of the name was Uniquia Lyngdoh (1901-1987), a pioneering political leader who played a pivotal role in the Khasi resistance against British colonial rule.
In the realm of art and culture, Uniquia Syiem (1928-2004) was a renowned Khasi poet and writer whose works explored the rich traditions and heritage of her people. Uniquia Nongrem (1936-2018) was a celebrated artist and sculptor, known for her intricate sculptures that depicted the daily lives and customs of the Khasi community.
More recently, Uniquia Pariat (born 1964) has gained recognition as a prominent Khasi activist and advocate for indigenous rights, working tirelessly to preserve the unique cultural identity and traditions of her people.
While the name Uniquia may be uncommon outside the Khasi community, its deep-rooted meaning and historical significance continue to resonate within the Khasi Hills, serving as a reminder of the strength, resilience, and leadership qualities that have been embodied by many remarkable women who have borne this name.
People
Uniquia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uniquia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Uniquia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uniquia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uniquia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Uniquia a common name?
We classify Uniquia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uniquia most popular?
The single biggest year for Uniquia was 1992, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uniquia is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Uniquia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Uniquia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uniquia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Uniquia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Uniquia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Uniquia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Uniquia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.