Shenita
girl nameShenita entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #1369 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#1369
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4516 |
| 1960s | #2603 |
| 1970s | #1670 |
| 1980s | #2105 |
| 1990s | #7606 |
| 2000s | #15031 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Shenita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shenita alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shenita in 2025?
- Shenita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shenita most popular?
- Shenita peaked in 1974, reaching #1369 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shenita with classmates?
- Shenita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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