girl's name
Nanita
nah-NEE-tah (Spanish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 57
Nanita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1977 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 1958, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1947.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nanita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 19 |
How Popular Is Nanita?
In 1977, Nanita 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 Nanita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nanita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nanita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nanita
- Spanish nah-NEE-tah
Sibling Names for Nanita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nanita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nanita
How popular is the name Nanita?
In 1977, Nanita 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 Nanita a girl's or a boy's name?
Nanita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nanita?
Nanita has 3 syllables.
When was Nanita most popular?
Nanita peaked in 1958, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.