Elenita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-leh-NEE-tah / ɛlɛˈnitaSpanish; Greek
Meaning
Spanish: little Elena; Greek: bright, shining light
Historical & Cultural Background
Elenita is a diminutive form of Elena, commonly used in Spanish-speaking cultures. The name Elena has roots in Greek mythology, associated with Helen of Troy. It has been popular in various cultures due to its melodic sound and positive meanings. The use of diminutives is a common practice in many languages, often conveying affection.
Trend Summary
Elenita is not widely used in the U.S., but variations like Elena have seen consistent popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elena
- Lena
International Variants
- Elena (Italian)
- Helen (English)
- Eleni (Greek)
Famous people named Elenita
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Fictional characters named Elenita
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elenita was first seen in the United States in 1937. Elenita has ranked as high as #866 nationally, which occurred in 1937, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Elenita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elenita
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |