girl's name
Shanitha
shuh-NEE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 63
Shanitha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1983 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 1979, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanitha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 22 |
How Popular Is Shanitha?
In 1983, Shanitha 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 Shanitha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanitha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanitha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanitha
- English shuh-NEE-thuh
Sibling Names for Shanitha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanitha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanitha
How popular is the name Shanitha?
In 1983, Shanitha 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 Shanitha a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanitha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanitha?
Shanitha has 3 syllables.
When was Shanitha most popular?
Shanitha peaked in 1979, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.