Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Kavita since 1968
Babies named Kavita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 170 |
| 1980s | 272 |
| 1990s | 199 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Kavita is a name of Sanskrit origin that translates directly to 'poetry' or 'poem.' Its first recorded use in the United States Social Security data is 1968, though it has earlier roots in India. The name reached its peak popularity in 1983, a time when many Indian names were gaining visibility in the United States. In 2025, its rank sits at 13,208, with approximately 1 in every 267,878 baby girls receiving the name, reflecting a stable but modest trajectory. While it has not appeared in the top baby names for any specific U.S. state, its steady presence over decades highlights a consistent, if niche, cultural preference among families with Indian heritage. The name carries a lyrical quality, evoking the art of verse, and remains a distinctive choice that honors linguistic tradition.
Kavita comes directly from the Sanskrit word कविता (kavitā), meaning 'poetry' or 'poem'. It has been a common feminine name in India for centuries, particularly among Hindu families. The name gained some international recognition in the latter half of the 20th century as the Indian diaspora grew.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kavi, Kitu, Vita
Variants: Kavitha, Kavitra
Sibling names for Kavita
Names that share Kavita's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Anjali, Deepa, Priya, Rekha, Shanti, Indira, Latika, Richa, Sapna, Seema, Shilpa, Sona, Sonal, Yashica, Lalita, Mala, Navneet, Priti, Rashana, Ritu, Shefali, Shweta, Anupama, Sangeeta, Anitha, Lalitha, Madhavi, Purvi, Rupa, Sadhana, Savita, Shital, Sujata, Sumedha, Vaishali
Brothers: Amit, Rajan, Sanjay, Vijay, Ravi, Anil, Rajeev, Rajesh, Rakesh, Alok, Mahesh, Prashant, Raman, Ramesh, Sumeet, Sumit, Nilesh, Hiren, Jayant, Niraj, Ranjit, Ravindra, Suresh
