Wanita

Girl name

Wanita has been given to 2,534 babies in the U.S. since 1899. It peaked in 1924.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,534

Peak year

1924 (71 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1899

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Anitagirl

215,849 babies since 1880

Danitagirl

7,516 babies since 1932

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Rosariagirl

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Candelariagirl

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Genovevagirl

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Hazlegirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Wanita?

Wanita has been given to 2,534 babies in the U.S. since 1899. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Wanita peak?

Wanita peaked in 1924, when 71 babies were given the name.

Is Wanita a girl or boy name?

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

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