Kanita
girl nameKanita entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #4425 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#4425
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6290 |
| 1980s | #6953 |
| 1990s | #10738 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kanita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kanita alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kanita in 2025?
- Kanita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kanita most popular?
- Kanita peaked in 1977, reaching #4425 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kanita with classmates?
- Kanita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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