Renita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationreh-NEE-tah / rɛˈniːtəLatin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: reborn; Spanish: little queen
Historical & Cultural Background
Renita is derived from the Latin word 'renatus', meaning 'reborn'. It is often used in Spanish-speaking cultures as a diminutive form of names like Reina, which means 'queen'. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the United States during the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Renita experienced a peak in popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Renita
International Variants
- Renée (French)
- Rina (Hebrew)
- Rena (Italian)
Famous people named Renita
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Fictional characters named Renita
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Renita was first seen in the United States in 1925. Renita has ranked as high as #844 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Renita has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Renita (2000)
State | Births | Share |
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IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1925 | 7 |
1936 | 9 |
1937 | 8 |
1938 | 9 |
1939 | 12 |
1942 | 6 |
1944 | 6 |
1945 | 6 |
1946 | 13 |
1947 | 19 |
1948 | 22 |
1949 | 47 |
1950 | 67 |
1951 | 51 |
1952 | 60 |
1953 | 87 |
1954 | 106 |
1955 | 159 |
1956 | 209 |
1957 | 237 |
1958 | 299 |
1959 | 310 |
1960 | 313 |
1961 | 302 |
1962 | 254 |
1963 | 242 |
1964 | 208 |
1965 | 200 |
1966 | 210 |
1967 | 203 |
1968 | 227 |
1969 | 240 |
1970 | 207 |
1971 | 188 |
1972 | 188 |
1973 | 176 |
1974 | 164 |
1975 | 129 |
1976 | 99 |
1977 | 112 |
1978 | 102 |
1979 | 139 |
1980 | 152 |
1981 | 152 |
1982 | 148 |
1983 | 112 |
1984 | 118 |
1985 | 139 |
1986 | 113 |
1987 | 112 |
1988 | 97 |
1989 | 90 |
1990 | 83 |
1991 | 75 |
1992 | 53 |
1993 | 38 |
1994 | 36 |
1995 | 20 |
1996 | 24 |
1997 | 18 |
1998 | 14 |
1999 | 14 |
2000 | 13 |
2001 | 14 |
2002 | 10 |
2003 | 11 |
2004 | 5 |
2005 | 11 |
2006 | 13 |
2007 | 8 |
2008 | 14 |
2009 | 9 |
2010 | 5 |
2011 | 7 |
2012 | 5 |
2016 | 5 |
2019 | 8 |