Rising since 2021, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Amrita since 1973
Babies named Amrita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 166 |
| 1990s | 302 |
| 2000s | 326 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Amrita, a name of Sanskrit origin, entered the U.S. naming scene in 1973 and has been a steady but rare choice for girls. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when it ranked highest among American newborns. In recent years, the name has been rising in usage since 2021, reflecting a renewed interest in traditional Indian names within the diaspora. Despite its low overall rank, Amrita carries deep cultural resonance, rooted in Hindu mythology as the nectar of immortality. While it lacks strong ties to any single U.S. state, its appeal is broadly distributed among families seeking a name with spiritual significance. The trajectory shows a modest but consistent climb, suggesting that Amrita may continue to gain visibility as cross-cultural naming becomes more common.
Amrita derives from the Sanskrit word अमृत (amṛta), meaning 'immortal' or 'nectar of immortality,' a term used in Hindu mythology for the divine elixir that grants immortality to the gods. It is a feminine name that has been long favored by Hindu families in India and the diaspora, and it saw increased usage in the United States from the 1970s onward with the growing Indian-American community.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ammy, Rita, Amy
Sibling names for Amrita
Names that share Amrita's style, for a brother or sister.
