Anita

Pronunciation: [ uhn-EET-uh ]

Boy Name #17,690 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Anita is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhn-EET-uh.

Parents who love the name Anita often also consider Anna, Annie, Anne .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,690
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Ani Any Aniie

Also a Girl Name

Anita is also used as a girl name, ranked #1466.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anita

Is Anita a boy or girl name?

Anita is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17690. As a girl name, it is ranked #1466. Anita is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Anita?

Anita is pronounced uhn-EET-uh.

How popular is the name Anita?

Anita is currently ranked #17690 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Anita?

Common nicknames for Anita include Ani, Any, and Aniie.

Is Anita a common or rare name?

Anita is an uncommon name, ranked #17690 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Aniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.