Holding steady.
Popularity of Aneita since 1901
Babies named Aneita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1939, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aneita's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 57 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aneita first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1901, which was also its peak year of usage. Since then, it has followed a stable trajectory with extremely low occurrence, never ranking among the top names. It is not associated with any specific state concentrations. The name's origins are unclear, possibly arising as a creative variant of Anita or Annette. Its rarity and simple, melodious sound make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a vintage feel.
Aneita appears to be an English coinage from the early 20th century. It may be a diminutive or variant of Annette, itself from the French diminutive of Anne, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace'. Alternatively, it could derive from the Arabic name Anis. However, its exact derivation is uncertain due to sparse historical records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Nita
Sibling names for Aneita
Names that share Aneita's style, for a brother or sister.
