Shanita
Shanita: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shanita
- A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is Shanita?
Since 1880, 3,450 girls in the U.S. have been named Shanita. Its highest rank for girls was #816 in 1978. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Shanita FAQ
What does the name Shanita mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Shanita?
Since 1880, 3,450 girls in the U.S. have been named Shanita. Its highest rank for girls was #816 in 1978. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Shanita a boy or girl name?
Shanita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,450 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.