Janita
Janita is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,119 in the US, popular nicknames include Jan, Jay, and Janie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Janita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,584 babies have been named Janita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janita is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #17,119 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,119
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Janita
Janita is a girl name .
Janita is currently ranked #17,119 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janita include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Janiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Janita include Janiyah, Janie, Janiya, Janice, Janiah . 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