At a glance
- In short
- Unita is a meaningful and moderate choice for parents, with English origins and variations like Unity.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1975 (#9,067)
- Babies in 1975
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #3,274 in 1932
- First recorded
- 1922
Meaning of Unita
Unita is a feminine name with English origins. Variations of the name include Unity. In the United States, Unita has been given to newborns since at least 1922. While it hasn't consistently been among the most popular names, it has maintained a moderate level of usage over the years. The association with unity and harmony makes Unita a meaningful choice for parents looking for a name that embodies these qualities.
How to pronounce Unita
English
- Pronounced yoo-NEE-tuh /juˈniːtə/
Popularity of Unita in the U.S.
Unita was last recorded in the U.S. in 1975, ranked #9,067 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,274 in 1932. It first appears in the records in 1922.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1922–1975 14 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 | 9,067 | back (not recorded in 1972–1974) |
| 1971 | 5 | 8,324 | ▼ 329 |
| 1970 | 5 | 7,995 | back (not recorded in 1968–1969) |
| 1967 | 5 | 6,804 | ▼ 240 |
| 1966 | 5 | 6,564 | back (not recorded in 1962–1965) |
| 1961 | 5 | 6,567 | ▼ 177 |
| 1960 | 5 | 6,390 | back (not recorded in 1956–1959) |
| 1955 | 7 | 4,740 | ▼ 1,415 |
| 1954 | 12 | 3,325 | back (not recorded in 1942–1953) |
| 1941 | 5 | 4,420 | back (not recorded in 1934–1940) |
| 1933 | 6 | 3,753 | ▼ 479 |
| 1932 | 8 | 3,274 | ▲ 1,057 |
| 1931 | 5 | 4,331 | back (not recorded in 1923–1930) |
| 1922 | 6 | 4,445 | new |
Notable people named Unita
- Unita Blackwell was a civil rights activist and the first African American woman elected mayor in Mississippi.