Candita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkan-DEE-tah / kænˈdiːtəSpanish; Latin
Meaning
Spanish: pure; Latin: glowing
Historical & Cultural Background
Candita is a feminine name derived from the Spanish word 'candido,' meaning pure or innocent. It has roots in Latin, where 'candidus' refers to brightness or whiteness. The name is less common but reflects a trend of using names that convey positive attributes.
Trend Summary
Candita is not widely popular in the United States and remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Candita
- Candi
International Variants
- Candida (Latin)
- Cándida (Spanish)
Famous people named Candita
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Candita was first seen in the United States in 1924. Candita has ranked as high as #1067 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Candita has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Candita (1924)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |