girl's name
Chenita
shuh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 377
Chenita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1991 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 1975, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1953.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Chenita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 154 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Chenita?
In 1991, Chenita 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 Chenita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chenita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chenita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chenita
- English shuh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Chenita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chenita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chenita
How popular is the name Chenita?
In 1991, Chenita 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 Chenita a girl's or a boy's name?
Chenita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chenita?
Chenita has 3 syllables.
When was Chenita most popular?
Chenita peaked in 1975, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.