Banita vs Banessa
Side-by-side comparison of Banita and Banessa — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Banita | Banessa |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 96 | 390 |
| Peak Year | 1969 | 1998 |
| Peak Year Births | 11 | 28 |
| Peak Decade | 1970ss | 1990ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1952 | 1976 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Banita | Banessa |
|---|---|---|
| 1950ss | 10 | — |
| 1960ss | 28 | — |
| 1970ss | 34 | 10 |
| 1980ss | 19 | 78 |
| 1990ss | 5 | 156 |
| 2000ss | — | 136 |
| 2010ss | — | 10 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1952–1993.