Jenita
Jenita is a girl baby name. Ranked #48,186 in the US, popular nicknames include Jen, Jey, and Jenie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jenita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 440 babies have been named Jenita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jenita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,186 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,186
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Jenita
Jenita is a girl name .
Jenita is currently ranked #48,186 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jenita include Jen, Jey, Jenie, and Jeniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jenita include Jenin . 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