girl's name
Arnita
ar-NEE-tuh (English)
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,047
Arnita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Arnita is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in 1956, when 70 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Arnita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 176 |
| 1930s | 166 |
| 1940s | 275 |
| 1950s | 514 |
| 1960s | 478 |
| 1970s | 238 |
| 1980s | 113 |
| 1990s | 30 |
How Popular Is Arnita?
In 1993, Arnita was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Arnita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Arnita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Arnita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Arnita
- English ar-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Arnita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Arnita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Arnita
How popular is the name Arnita?
In 1993, Arnita was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Arnita a girl's or a boy's name?
Arnita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Arnita?
Arnita has 3 syllables.
When was Arnita most popular?
Arnita peaked in 1956, when 70 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.