Waneta is a unique and captivating given name of African origin, particularly from Swahili culture. It's derived from the word 'wane', which means 'baby' in Swahili. This makes Waneta a charming choice for parents seeking to bestow a distinctive yet meaningful moniker upon their child.
The name Waneta saw its highest popularity during the early 20th century, with a significant spike in births between 1913 and 1923, reaching a peak of 101 births in 1923. However, the number of births steadily declined thereafter, dropping below 50 by the late 1930s, and remaining low throughout most of the mid to late 20th century, with only occasional years seeing more than 10 births. Since the 1980s, the name Waneta has been quite rare, with fewer than 6 births recorded in most years. Overall, from 1895 to 2022, there were a total of 2466 births registered as Waneta.