Arnita
girl nameArnita entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1241 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#1241
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3114 |
| 1920s | #2218 |
| 1930s | #2089 |
| 1940s | #1705 |
| 1950s | #1422 |
| 1960s | #1688 |
| 1970s | #3457 |
| 1980s | #6474 |
| 1990s | #10128 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Arnita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arnita alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arnita in 2025?
- Arnita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Arnita most popular?
- Arnita peaked in 1956, reaching #1241 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Arnita with classmates?
- Arnita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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