Holding steady.
Popularity of Anitha since 1954
Babies named Anitha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Anitha's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Anitha is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It has been in use in the United States since at least 1954, though it has never broken into the top 1000 names. Its peak popularity occurred in 1976, and its trajectory has remained stable over the decades. While not widely used, Anitha carries a gentle and positive meaning, making it a consistent choice for families seeking a name with Indian roots. The name is particularly common in South Indian communities, where it appears as a variant of Anita.
Anitha is a feminine name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'anita' meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It is a variant of the more common name Anita, which itself is a Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Ana. In the Indian context, Anitha is widely used in South India, particularly in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century and remains a stable choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Anu, Nitha, Annie
Sibling names for Anitha
Names that share Anitha's style, for a brother or sister.
