Jenita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjeh-NEE-tah / /dʒəˈniːtə/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: God is gracious; Hebrew: He has been gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Jenita is a modern name that has emerged in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variation of the name Janita or a blend of names like Jennifer and Anita. The name reflects a trend towards unique and creative name formations in contemporary society. Its usage may also be influenced by cultural shifts towards more personalized naming practices.
Trend Summary
The name Jenita has seen limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Janita
- Jenita
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jenita was first seen in the United States in 1936. Jenita has ranked as high as #1080 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Jenita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jenita (1988)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |