Jobita
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 7 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Jobita hit its peak of 7 births in 1927, American naming still drew heavily from family heritage, religious tradition, and the cultural norms of the time.
Today, Jobita reads as a vintage revival candidate — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Jobita is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jobita is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a feminine elaboration of Job — from the Hebrew Iyyov, meaning 'persecuted' or 'returning to God.' Job is one of the most profound figures in the Old Testament, known for his extraordinary patience in suffering.
Feminine forms of Biblical masculine names have a long tradition: Roberta from Robert, Josephine from Joseph, Davina from David. Jobita takes the patient prophet's name and gives it a warm, Spanish-influenced feminine ending, carrying the virtue of steadfast faith in an elegant form.
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Jobita is built from 6 letters and three syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Jobita creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jobita has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1927.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 | — |
The Story of Jobita
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1927, Jobita is a name steeped in history. Girls named Jobita are most likely born between 1927 and 1927.
How rare is Jobita?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jobita is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1927, peaked in the 1920s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1927–1927)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 7 | #4058 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1927–1927