girl's name
Chanita
shuh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 404
Chanita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 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.
- Peaked in 1981, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Chanita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 148 |
| 1980s | 167 |
| 1990s | 48 |
How Popular Is Chanita?
In 1994, Chanita 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 Chanita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chanita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chanita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chanita
- English shuh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Chanita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chanita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chanita
How popular is the name Chanita?
In 1994, Chanita 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 Chanita a girl's or a boy's name?
Chanita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chanita?
Chanita has 3 syllables.
When was Chanita most popular?
Chanita peaked in 1981, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.