Banita
girl nameBanita entered the US charts in 1952, peaked at #4418 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1952–2025
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rank today
#4418
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5696 |
| 1960s | #5809 |
| 1970s | #5822 |
| 1980s | #9389 |
| 1990s | #13442 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Banita are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Banita alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Banita in 2025?
- Banita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Banita most popular?
- Banita peaked in 1969, reaching #4418 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Banita with classmates?
- Banita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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