girl's name
Shawnita
shaw-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 258
Shawnita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 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 1977, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shawnita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 104 |
| 1990s | 38 |
How Popular Is Shawnita?
In 1997, Shawnita 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 Shawnita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shawnita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shawnita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shawnita
- English shaw-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Shawnita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shawnita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shawnita
How popular is the name Shawnita?
In 1997, Shawnita 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 Shawnita a girl's or a boy's name?
Shawnita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shawnita?
Shawnita has 3 syllables.
When was Shawnita most popular?
Shawnita peaked in 1977, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.