Rising since 2021, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Anitta since 1939
Babies named Anitta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Anitta is a relatively rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1939 but remaining uncommon for decades. Its recent rise in popularity, beginning in 2021, may reflect growing cultural awareness of names with Latin flair. In 2025, the name ranked 9,457 and had a 1-in-160,727 birth rate, with its peak year coinciding with 2025, the latest year of data. The name has not consistently appeared in top state rankings, suggesting it is spread thinly across the country. Like many diminutive forms of Anna, Anitta carries the graceful meaning of its root name while offering a distinctive, modern feel.
Anitta is a diminutive of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah (חַנָּה), meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The name has been used in Spanish and Portuguese cultures as a pet form of Ana, and it spread to other languages through migration and cultural exchange. Anitta appears as a given name in its own right, especially in Latin America and among Hispanic communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Nita, Anita
Sibling names for Anitta
Names that share Anitta's style, for a brother or sister.
