Sanita
girl nameSanita entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #3696 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#3696
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4396 |
| 1960s | #5899 |
| 1970s | #6457 |
| 1980s | #8006 |
| 1990s | #11244 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Sanita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sanita alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sanita in 2025?
- Sanita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sanita most popular?
- Sanita peaked in 1957, reaching #3696 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sanita with classmates?
- Sanita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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