girl's name
Kanita
kuh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 217
Kanita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 9 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 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kanita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 28 |
How Popular Is Kanita?
In 1995, Kanita was given to 9 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 Kanita 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 Kanita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kanita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kanita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kanita
- English kuh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Kanita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kanita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kanita
How popular is the name Kanita?
In 1995, Kanita was given to 9 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 Kanita a girl's or a boy's name?
Kanita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kanita?
Kanita has 3 syllables.
When was Kanita most popular?
Kanita peaked in 1977, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.