Danita
Danita is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Danita is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, developed as an elaborated form of Dani or Dana. It combines the root meaning 'God is my judge' with a diminutive or elaboration suffix. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the mid-to-late 20th century and remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
7,516 babies in the United States have been named Danita since 1880. It ranks #1933 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2088.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.5 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- IL (7 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 38 |
| 1940-1950 | 110 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,466 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,680 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,897 |
| 1980-1990 | 806 |
| 1990-2000 | 307 |
| 2000-2010 | 137 |
| 2010-2019 | 62 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Famous people named Danita
- Danita Delimont: Photographer, Entrepreneur
Nicknames
Dani, Nita, Dee
Fun facts
- Danita is derived from Daniel, sharing its ancient biblical root meaning 'God is my judge'.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.