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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-NEE-tah /əˈniːtə/
Origin: Hebrew; Latin
Meaning: Hebrew: Grace; Latin: Favor
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Annita is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." The evolution of the name can be traced through various linguistic transformations: from Hebrew, it passed into Greek as Ἄννα (Anna), then into Latin as Anna, and subsequently into Old French before entering the English language. The diminutive form Annita likely emerged as a variant of Anna, reflecting a common practice in many cultures of creating affectionate or familiar forms of names.
Historically, the name Anna has significant biblical roots, being borne by the mother of the Virgin Mary, as well as a prophetess mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, who recognized Jesus as the Messiah. The name gained prominence in Christian contexts, particularly during the Middle Ages, when saints named Anna were venerated.
The widespread use of the name was further solidified by its appearance in major translations of the Bible, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped to popularize biblical names across English-speaking regions. Culturally, the name Annita, like its root Anna, has been associated with qualities such as grace and favor, which have contributed to its enduring appeal.
The name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing a connection to religious and familial heritage. The use of diminutives such as Annie or Annette has also played a role in the name's cultural resonance, allowing for a range of affectionate forms that maintain the essence of the original name while adapting to different linguistic and cultural contexts.
Famous people named Annita
In this section, you will find notable people named Annita. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Annita who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Annita who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Annita is a singer best known for her songs 'Faking Love,' 'Me Gusta,' and 'Loco.'.
Annita is a television personality best known for her work on Brazilian reality shows and music competitions.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annita was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Annita has ranked as high as #1060 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Indiana, New York, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Annita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Annita is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Annita was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Annita (1980)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Annita.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1967 | 28 |
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1964 | 32 |
| 1963 | 36 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1959 | 35 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1957 | 35 |
| 1956 | 40 |
| 1955 | 31 |
| 1954 | 38 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1952 | 30 |
| 1951 | 38 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1949 | 28 |
| 1948 | 29 |
| 1947 | 35 |
| 1946 | 31 |
| 1945 | 28 |
| 1944 | 28 |
| 1943 | 25 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1941 | 30 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |