Holding steady.
Popularity of Amita since 1961
Babies named Amita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Amita has been in steady use in the United States since 1961, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name reached its highest popularity in 1984, before settling into a stable pattern of modest but consistent usage. Despite not breaking into the top 1000, Amita has maintained a presence across decades, reflecting its enduring appeal in Indian-American and Hindu communities. Its Sanskrit root 'amita' evokes qualities of infinity and boundlessness, while secondary Hebrew associations add a layer of intercultural resonance. The name's stable trajectory suggests it remains a familiar but uncommon choice, largely concentrated in multicultural urban areas.
Amita derives from Sanskrit 'amita' (अमित), meaning 'infinite, boundless' or 'immeasurable'. It is a feminine name common in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. In some contexts, it is also considered a variant of the Hebrew name 'Amit' meaning 'friend' or 'beloved', especially among Jewish families, though this usage is less frequent.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Mita, Amit
Sibling names for Amita
Names that share Amita's style, for a brother or sister.
