girl's name
Shanita
shuh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 3,456
Shanita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 10 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 1978, when 184 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1959.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 96 |
| 1970s | 996 |
| 1980s | 1,636 |
| 1990s | 625 |
| 2000s | 91 |
How Popular Is Shanita?
In 2008, Shanita was given to 10 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 Shanita 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 Shanita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanita
- English shuh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Shanita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanita
How popular is the name Shanita?
In 2008, Shanita was given to 10 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 Shanita a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanita?
Shanita has 3 syllables.
When was Shanita most popular?
Shanita peaked in 1978, when 184 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.