US Popularity Rank: 21305

Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Favored grace

A new addition to your clan is the perfect time to show some love for baby's Spanish roots. The rare and lovely girl's name Lanita, meaning "favored grace," does the job beautifully. Lanita is the more quirky and cunning sibling to the names Anita and Ana, and hit its peak in popularity in the 1950s and '60s. Plus, the nicknames are adorable! From Lana and Nita to Lonny, the possibilities are endless.