Janita Girl
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
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Sibling Suggestions
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)
State | Births | Share |
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PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1915 | 6 |
1922 | 6 |
1923 | 6 |
1924 | 10 |
1928 | 7 |
1930 | 8 |
1932 | 14 |
1933 | 10 |
1934 | 6 |
1936 | 10 |
1937 | 13 |
1938 | 7 |
1939 | 9 |
1940 | 6 |
1941 | 11 |
1942 | 14 |
1943 | 11 |
1944 | 20 |
1945 | 12 |
1946 | 17 |
1947 | 23 |
1948 | 8 |
1949 | 13 |
1950 | 20 |
1951 | 18 |
1952 | 17 |
1953 | 20 |
1954 | 24 |
1955 | 20 |
1956 | 16 |
1957 | 24 |
1958 | 24 |
1959 | 24 |
1960 | 37 |
1961 | 32 |
1962 | 26 |
1963 | 57 |
1964 | 36 |
1965 | 38 |
1966 | 32 |
1967 | 28 |
1968 | 23 |
1969 | 13 |
1970 | 27 |
1971 | 26 |
1972 | 25 |
1973 | 22 |
1974 | 18 |
1975 | 20 |
1976 | 25 |
1977 | 30 |
1978 | 22 |
1979 | 30 |
1980 | 32 |
1981 | 39 |
1982 | 43 |
1983 | 32 |
1984 | 42 |
1985 | 34 |
1986 | 30 |
1987 | 29 |
1988 | 38 |
1989 | 37 |
1990 | 36 |
1991 | 30 |
1992 | 30 |
1993 | 32 |
1994 | 16 |
1995 | 22 |
1996 | 20 |
1997 | 11 |
1998 | 18 |
1999 | 12 |
2000 | 13 |
2001 | 14 |
2002 | 18 |
2003 | 5 |
2004 | 6 |
2005 | 11 |
2006 | 16 |
2007 | 14 |
2008 | 7 |
2009 | 12 |
2010 | 16 |
2011 | 13 |
2012 | 12 |
2013 | 9 |
2014 | 14 |
2015 | 12 |
2016 | 6 |
2020 | 5 |
2021 | 11 |
2023 | 5 |
2024 | 8 |