Shanita
Shanita is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,348 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shanita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 3,450 babies have been named Shanita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,348 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,348
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shanita
Shanita is a girl name .
Shanita is currently ranked #11,348 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shanita include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shanita include Shannon, Shanaya, Shania, Shanvi, Shana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis