Anita
Pronunciation: [ uhn-EET-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Anita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 388 babies have been named Anita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,690 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,690
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Anita
Anita is a boy name .
Is Anita a boy or girl name? Anita is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,690 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,466. Anita is more commonly used as a girl name.
Anita is currently ranked #17,690 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anita include Ani, Any, Anie, and Anikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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