girl's name
Belita
beh-LEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 384
Belita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1980 it was given to 8 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.
- Peaked in 1952, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1943.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Belita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 117 |
| 1950s | 151 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 8 |
How Popular Is Belita?
In 1980, Belita was given to 8 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 Belita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Belita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Belita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Belita
- English beh-LEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Belita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Belita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Belita
How popular is the name Belita?
In 1980, Belita was given to 8 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 Belita a girl's or a boy's name?
Belita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Belita?
Belita has 3 syllables.
When was Belita most popular?
Belita peaked in 1952, when 24 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.