Sanita
Girl nameSanita has been given to 248 babies in the U.S. since 1957. It peaked in 1981.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
248
Peak year
1981 (15 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1957
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Sanita — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sanita.
Sibling name ideas for Sanita
Same era and popularity as Sanita, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Sanita?
Sanita has been given to 248 babies in the U.S. since 1957. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sanita peak?
Sanita peaked in 1981, when 15 babies were given the name.
Is Sanita a girl or boy name?
Sanita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Sanita are girls).
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