girl's name
Shunita
shuh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 28
Shunita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1988 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 1985, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shunita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 22 |
How Popular Is Shunita?
In 1988, Shunita 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 Shunita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shunita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shunita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shunita
- English shuh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Shunita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shunita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shunita
How popular is the name Shunita?
In 1988, Shunita 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 Shunita a girl's or a boy's name?
Shunita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shunita?
Shunita has 3 syllables.
When was Shunita most popular?
Shunita peaked in 1985, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.