Shanita

Shanita is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2002.

Shanita at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shanita

Shanita belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shanita first appears in Social Security records in 1959. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #816 in 1978, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 3,450 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shanita in US records

First recorded (US)
1959
Best US rank
#816 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Total since 1880
3,450

Shanita in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#3824 in 1997
Babies named Shanita in 2002
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shanita mean?

The meaning of Shanita is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shanita a boy or girl name?

Shanita is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2002.

What origin is the name Shanita?

Shanita comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shanita?

Shanita first appears in US records in 1959. Its best-ever ranking was #816 in 1978, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].