girl's name
Carnita
kar-NEE-tuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 55
Carnita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1986 it was given to 5 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 1970, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Carnita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 10 |
How Popular Is Carnita?
In 1986, Carnita was given to 5 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 Carnita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Carnita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Carnita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Carnita
- Pronunciation kar-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Carnita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Carnita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Carnita
How popular is the name Carnita?
In 1986, Carnita was given to 5 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 Carnita a girl's or a boy's name?
Carnita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Carnita?
Carnita has 3 syllables.
When was Carnita most popular?
Carnita peaked in 1970, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.