girl's name
Vanita
vuh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,060
Vanita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2003 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 1971, when 53 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Vanita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 97 |
| 1920s | 211 |
| 1930s | 212 |
| 1940s | 239 |
| 1950s | 343 |
| 1960s | 387 |
| 1970s | 275 |
| 1980s | 191 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Vanita?
In 2003, Vanita 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 Vanita 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 Vanita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Vanita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Vanita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Vanita
- English vuh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Vanita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Vanita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Vanita
How popular is the name Vanita?
In 2003, Vanita 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 Vanita a girl's or a boy's name?
Vanita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Vanita?
Vanita has 3 syllables.
When was Vanita most popular?
Vanita peaked in 1971, when 53 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.