girl's name
Fanita
fuh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 33
Fanita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1966 it was given to 12 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 1965, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Fanita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 33 |
How Popular Is Fanita?
In 1966, Fanita was given to 12 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 Fanita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Fanita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Fanita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Fanita
- English fuh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Fanita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Fanita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Fanita
How popular is the name Fanita?
In 1966, Fanita was given to 12 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 Fanita a girl's or a boy's name?
Fanita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Fanita?
Fanita has 3 syllables.
When was Fanita most popular?
Fanita peaked in 1965, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.