Venita
Venita is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Blessed, loved, or originating from Venice (depending on the root source).
Origin and history
Venita is a female given name that developed as an elaborated form or variant of names like Venus, Venetia, or Vine. It saw its peak usage in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since become relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
5,708 babies in the United States have been named Venita since 1880. It ranks #2262 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.1 %)
- IL (13 %)
- MO (11.7 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 79 |
| 1910-1920 | 394 |
| 1920-1930 | 602 |
| 1930-1940 | 654 |
| 1940-1950 | 631 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,241 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,173 |
| 1970-1980 | 549 |
| 1980-1990 | 270 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Venita
- Venita Wolf: Actress
Nicknames
Nita, Vee
Fun facts
- Venita experienced its highest levels of popularity in the United States between the 1920s and 1950s.
- It is closely related to the Spanish and Italian name Benita, as well as the classical Latin Venus.