girl's name
Glenita
gleh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 42
Glenita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1972 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 1972, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1939.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Glenita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 12 |
How Popular Is Glenita?
In 1972, Glenita 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.
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 Glenita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Glenita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Glenita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Glenita
- English gleh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Glenita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Glenita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Glenita
How popular is the name Glenita?
In 1972, Glenita 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 Glenita a girl's or a boy's name?
Glenita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Glenita?
Glenita has 3 syllables.
When was Glenita most popular?
Glenita peaked in 1972, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.