Zanita is an uncommon yet captivating female given name, of unknown origin. It does not appear to have a known meaning or etymology. The name's unique sound and spelling make it quite distinctive. Its usage as a given name appears to be predominantly in English-speaking countries, though its popularity remains limited. There are no notable historical figures or fictional characters bearing this name.
The name Zanita experienced its highest popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s with peaks of 10 births in 1974 and 9 births in 1989. However, it seems to have fallen out of favor since then, with fewer than 7 births recorded annually from 1992 onwards.