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Renita

♀ Girl

Pronounced ruh-NEE-tuh /rəˈniː.tə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine name of Latin flavor, generally read as an elaboration of Rena or a relative of Renata, from the Latin 'renatus,' 'reborn.' A smooth, melodic mid-century pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A melodic name: Renita links to Renata ('reborn,' Latin), said 'ruh-NEE-tuh.' Smooth and mid-century.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA feminine name of Latin flavor, generally read as an elaboration of Rena or a relative of Renata, from the Latin 'renatus,' 'reborn.' A smooth, melodic mid-century pick.
U.S. rank (2019)#12213 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019252019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Renita carries a Latin ring, usually taken as an elaboration of Rena or a kin of Renata, from 'renatus,' 'reborn.' It found a mid-century American audience, peaked in 1960, and gradually receded (said 'ruh-NEE-tuh'). The precise route is uncertain, which we note.

Renita belonged to the mid-century nurseries and is rare today. Rare, melodic, and vintage.

Did you know? Renita reads as a Latinate cousin of Renata ('reborn'); it peaked around 1960 and has quietly faded since.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Renita — Linked to Renata; Latin 'reborn'; route uncertain

Variations

RenataRenateRanita

Nicknames

RennieNita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renita mean?

Renita is a Latinate feminine name generally linked to Renata, from the Latin for 'reborn.'

How do you pronounce Renita?

It's said ruh-NEE-tuh /rəˈniː.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Renita a boy or girl name?

Renita is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Renita?

Renita peaked around nineteen-sixty and is uncommon now.

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