girl's name
Jonita
joh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 799
Jonita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 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 1952, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1924.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jonita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 164 |
| 1960s | 161 |
| 1970s | 128 |
| 1980s | 163 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Jonita?
In 2014, Jonita 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 Jonita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jonita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jonita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jonita
- English joh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Jonita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jonita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jonita
How popular is the name Jonita?
In 2014, Jonita 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 Jonita a girl's or a boy's name?
Jonita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jonita?
Jonita has 3 syllables.
When was Jonita most popular?
Jonita peaked in 1952, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.