girl's name
Ranita
ruh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 450
Ranita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 6 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 1989, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ranita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 83 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 135 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 46 |
How Popular Is Ranita?
In 2009, Ranita was given to 6 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 Ranita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ranita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ranita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ranita
- English ruh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Ranita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ranita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ranita
How popular is the name Ranita?
In 2009, Ranita was given to 6 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 Ranita a girl's or a boy's name?
Ranita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ranita?
Ranita has 3 syllables.
When was Ranita most popular?
Ranita peaked in 1989, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.