Lenita

Girl name

Lenita has been given to 1,178 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It peaked in 1960.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,178

Peak year

1960 (38 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1919

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lenita — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Benitagirl

13,669 babies since 1889

Renitagirl

7,398 babies since 1925

Venitagirl

5,708 babies since 1901

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lenita.

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Yvonnagirl

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Deirdragirl

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Lavettagirl

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Carolagirl

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Leciagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lenita?

Lenita has been given to 1,178 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lenita peak?

Lenita peaked in 1960, when 38 babies were given the name.

Is Lenita a girl or boy name?

Lenita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lenita are girls).

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