girl's name
Danita
duh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 7,586
Danita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 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 1961, when 314 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1932.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Danita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 110 |
| 1950s | 1,466 |
| 1960s | 2,680 |
| 1970s | 1,897 |
| 1980s | 806 |
| 1990s | 307 |
| 2000s | 137 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 13 |
How Popular Is Danita?
In 2024, Danita was given to 7 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.
Where Danita Is Used
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 Danita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Danita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Danita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Danita
- English duh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Danita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Danita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Danita
How popular is the name Danita?
In 2024, Danita was given to 7 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 Danita a girl's or a boy's name?
Danita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Danita?
Danita has 3 syllables.
When was Danita most popular?
Danita peaked in 1961, when 314 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.