Chanita
girl nameChanita entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #3095 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#3095
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5933 |
| 1970s | #4310 |
| 1980s | #4843 |
| 1990s | #7989 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Chanita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chanita alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chanita in 2025?
- Chanita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chanita most popular?
- Chanita peaked in 1976, reaching #3095 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chanita with classmates?
- Chanita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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