Wanita
girl nameWanita entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #893 in 1924, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1899–2025
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rank today
#893
peak (1924)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1596 |
| 1900s | #1540 |
| 1910s | #1646 |
| 1920s | #1067 |
| 1930s | #1121 |
| 1940s | #1434 |
| 1950s | #1897 |
| 1960s | #2459 |
| 1970s | #3705 |
| 1980s | #7052 |
| 1990s | #11076 |
| 2000s | #14161 |
| 2010s | #13492 |
| 2020s | #13629 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Wanita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wanita alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wanita in 2025?
- Wanita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wanita most popular?
- Wanita peaked in 1924, reaching #893 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wanita with classmates?
- Wanita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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