Burnita, derived from the Latin word 'burnus,' meaning 'brown' or 'dark-haired,' is an uncommon yet unique given name of American origin. It was created during the late 19th to early 20th centuries in the United States, perhaps as a creative alternative to more common names like Bernice or Brunhilde.
The name Burnita appears to have been moderately popular during the early-to-mid 20th century, with a noticeable gap between its usage in the 1910s and 1920s compared to the 1950s.