NAME PROFILE
Janita
A descriptive word-name meaning 'having the power, skill, or resources to do something.' This name suggests a person who is highly capable, resilient, and possesses a natural talent for leadership and problem-solving.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,837 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1981 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1928 |
| Most recent | 2014 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 40%TX — 30%NY — 10%OH — 10%IL — 10%
Notable People
Able Heart (Singer-songwriter, 'Whisper') · Forest Able (Professional basketball player, Syracuse Nationals) · Able Whitney (Historic New York pioneer) · Able S. Robinson (American military surgeon) · Able C. Thomas (Politician and representative)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AbeAbey
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