girl's name
Zenita
zuh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 56
Zenita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1989 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 1975, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Zenita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 22 |
How Popular Is Zenita?
In 1989, Zenita 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 Zenita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zenita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zenita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zenita
- English zuh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Zenita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zenita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zenita
How popular is the name Zenita?
In 1989, Zenita 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 Zenita a girl's or a boy's name?
Zenita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zenita?
Zenita has 3 syllables.
When was Zenita most popular?
Zenita peaked in 1975, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.