Total births
102
Girls' name · since 1960
Zanita
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 102 babies named Zanita, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 102
- total births
- 1960–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Zanita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 102 recorded since 1960.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zanita has been recorded 102 times among girls since 1960, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2005.
- 102 total births
- 1960–2005 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
102 girls have been named Zanita since 1960, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2005.
- 102
- total births
- 1960–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Zanita was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
10 babies were named Zanita in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Zanita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zanita splits its recorded history at 1981: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zanita at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Zanita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2005
- Peak year (1974)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Zanita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Zanita's strongest decade.
35 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Zanita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
35 births
- 1980s
1980s
34 births
- 1990s
1990s
15 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 35 births (34% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zanita? ▼
Since 1960, Social Security records show 102 babies named Zanita. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 10 births.
When was Zanita most popular? ▼
Zanita was most popular in the 1970s decade with 35 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Zanita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zanita since 1960 -- 46 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Zanita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaniyah, Zandra, Zaniya, Zana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zanita's data
- Zanita's decade-level peak was the 1970s (35 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zanita
Nearby Names Like Zanita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zanita
Zaniyah Girl
#837 7,428 births
Zandra Girl
3,547 births
Zaniya Girl
#2629 3,527 births
Zana Girl
#5155 2,288 births
Zaniah Girl
#4345 1,766 births
Compare Zanita side by side: Zanita vs Zaniyah Zanita vs Zandra Zanita vs Zaniya
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1960–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zanita: Baby Name Since 1960 - 102 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zanita. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zanita draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.