Shinita is a female name with English origins. It is pronounced as shi-NEE-tuh (/ʃɪˈniːtə/). A variation of this name is Shanita. In the United States, Shinita had various levels of popularity throughout the years. In the 1990s, it was given to 5 newborn girls, ranking at 12,959 in terms of occurrence. Its popularity peaked in the 1980s when it was consistently given to around 6 newborn girls each year. Although not as commonly used today, Shinita carries a unique and distinctive sound that may appeal to parents looking for an uncommon name for their baby girl.