girl's name
Waunita
wah-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 865
Waunita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 6 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 1924, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1904.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Waunita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 168 |
| 1920s | 281 |
| 1930s | 183 |
| 1940s | 118 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Waunita?
In 1971, Waunita was given to 6 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 Waunita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Waunita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Waunita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Waunita
- English wah-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Waunita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Waunita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Waunita
How popular is the name Waunita?
In 1971, Waunita was given to 6 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 Waunita a girl's or a boy's name?
Waunita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Waunita?
Waunita has 3 syllables.
When was Waunita most popular?
Waunita peaked in 1924, when 35 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.