girl's name
Jenita
jeh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 483
Jenita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 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 1977, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1936.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jenita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 83 |
| 1970s | 131 |
| 1980s | 121 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Jenita?
In 2006, Jenita 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.
Where Jenita 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 Jenita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jenita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jenita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jenita
- English jeh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Jenita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jenita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jenita
How popular is the name Jenita?
In 2006, Jenita 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 Jenita a girl's or a boy's name?
Jenita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jenita?
Jenita has 3 syllables.
When was Jenita most popular?
Jenita peaked in 1977, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.