girl's name
Tanita
tuh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 666
Tanita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 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 1980, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tanita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 236 |
| 1980s | 217 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Tanita?
In 2001, Tanita 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.
Where Tanita 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 Tanita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tanita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tanita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tanita
- English tuh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Tanita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tanita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tanita
How popular is the name Tanita?
In 2001, Tanita 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 Tanita a girl's or a boy's name?
Tanita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tanita?
Tanita has 3 syllables.
When was Tanita most popular?
Tanita peaked in 1980, when 35 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.