Janita Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-NEE-tah / /dʒəˈniːtə/

Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning

Spanish: God is gracious; Hebrew: God is gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

Janita is a feminine form of the name Jan, which has roots in both Spanish and Hebrew cultures. In Spanish-speaking countries, it is often used as a diminutive or affectionate form of names like Juana or Janice. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a blend of traditional and modern influences.

Trend Summary

Janita has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of increased usage in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Janita
  • Janette

International Variants

  • Janita (Spanish)
  • Janette (French)

Famous people named Janita

Fictional characters named Janita

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Janita was first seen in the United States in 1915. Janita has ranked as high as #1087 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, New York, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Janita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Janita (2014)

StateBirthsShare
PA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19156
19226
19236
192410
19287
19308
193214
193310
19346
193610
193713
19387
19399
19406
194111
194214
194311
194420
194512
194617
194723
19488
194913
195020
195118
195217
195320
195424
195520
195616
195724
195824
195924
196037
196132
196226
196357
196436
196538
196632
196728
196823
196913
197027
197126
197225
197322
197418
197520
197625
197730
197822
197930
198032
198139
198243
198332
198442
198534
198630
198729
198838
198937
199036
199130
199230
199332
199416
199522
199620
199711
199818
199912
200013
200114
200218
20035
20046
200511
200616
200714
20087
200912
201016
201113
201212
20139
201414
201512
20166
20205
202111
20235
20248