Renita
Girl nameRenita has been given to 7,398 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It peaked in 1960.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,398
Peak year
1960 (314 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1925
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Renita's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #970 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Renita — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Renita.
FAQ
How popular is the name Renita?
Renita has been given to 7,398 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Renita peak?
Renita peaked in 1960, when 314 babies were given the name.
Is Renita a girl or boy name?
Renita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Renita are girls).
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