Fanita
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Fanita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 33 babies have been named Fanita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fanita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,211 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,211
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Fanita
Fanita is a girl name .
Fanita is currently ranked #9,211 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fanita include Fan, Fani, Faniy, Faniie, Fay, Faie, and Fankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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