Glenita is a female given name that originated in the United States. It is a variation of the name Glen, which means "valley" or "narrow valley" in Scottish Gaelic. The name Glenita has a pleasant and melodic sound, pronounced as glen-EE-tuh (/ɡlənˈiːtə/) in American English. Although it is not extremely popular, there have been occurrences of babies being named Glenita throughout the years. In the 1940s and 1950s, it ranked among the top 5000 names for newborn girls in the United States. This unique name carries a hint of Scottish charm and offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking something less common for their baby girl.