girl's name
Elnita
el-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 154
Elnita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1960 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 1958, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Elnita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Elnita?
In 1960, Elnita 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 Elnita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elnita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elnita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elnita
- English el-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Elnita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elnita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elnita
How popular is the name Elnita?
In 1960, Elnita 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 Elnita a girl's or a boy's name?
Elnita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elnita?
Elnita has 3 syllables.
When was Elnita most popular?
Elnita peaked in 1958, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.