girl's name
Jeanita
juh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 281
Jeanita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 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 1944, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1927.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jeanita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Jeanita?
In 1992, Jeanita 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 Jeanita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jeanita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jeanita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jeanita
- English juh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Jeanita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jeanita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jeanita
How popular is the name Jeanita?
In 1992, Jeanita 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 Jeanita a girl's or a boy's name?
Jeanita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jeanita?
Jeanita has 3 syllables.
When was Jeanita most popular?
Jeanita peaked in 1944, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.