Girl · #9,545 in 2026

Candita

Name: Popularity of the name Candita in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Candita, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,545

Peak Rank

#4,041 (1974)

Total Babies

131

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1924

First Year

1986

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#4041

Peak Rank

131

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Candita

Candita first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1924, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 15 Canditas were born — ranking #4,041 that year. As of 2026, Candita ranks #9,545 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 131 Canditas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Candita

Phonetically similar names — useful when Candita is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cantata
Candida
Candia
Candido
Candied
Candite
Gandia
Candy
Canada
Candid
Candies
Cantina

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Candita

What does the name Candita mean?

Candita is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Candita in 2026?

In 2026, Candita ranks #9,545 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Candita most popular?

Candita reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #4,041 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Candita most popular?

Candita has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Candita.

Is Candita a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Candita is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Candita?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Candita include Shelah, Christee, Tiwanda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Candita

Candita is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 131 births in the dataset. Candita's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #4,041. Use the chart and map above to compare Candita's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.