Janita
Girl name · American · Hebrew · Spanish
MeaningGod is gracious · Spanish form of Juana
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,478 in 1963
6 babies were named Janita in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,880 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Janita you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Janita, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Janita would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJanita first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1963, when it ranked #1,478. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendJanita has climbed 1,880 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningJanita is a Spanish form of Juana, which means “God is gracious”. Our records link it to American, Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Janita
Janita is a girl name of American, Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ita”. US birth records list Janita for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 95 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1963, when it ranked #1,478 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.2 | 819,672 girls |
| 1920s | 2.4 | 414,938 girls |
| 1930s | 7.2 | 138,696 girls |
| 1940s | 9.3 | 107,527 girls |
| 1950s | 11 | 92,937 girls |
| 1960s | 18 | 57,110 girls |
| 1970s | 16 | 63,171 girls |
| 1980s | 21 | 48,170 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 79,872 girls |
| 2000s | 6.3 | 158,983 girls |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 216,450 girls |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 279,070 girls |
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Questions about the name Janita
What does the name Janita mean?
Janita means “God is gracious” in Spanish, as a form of Juana.
What is the origin of the name Janita?
Janita has American, Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Janita a boy or girl name?
Janita is a girl name.
How popular is the name Janita?
Janita ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1963 (#1,478).