Rising since 2011, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Nitara since 1981
Babies named Nitara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 151 |
Meaning & origin
Nitara is a modern name with Sanskrit roots, first recorded in U.S. data in 1981. As of 2025, it held a rank of 3,975, with approximately 1 in 44,646 girls receiving the name that year. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2011, and reached its peak popularity in 2024, just before the latest data. Though still relatively uncommon, Nitara is most frequently given in California, reflecting its appeal among families with South Asian heritage or those seeking a name with spiritual undertones.
Nitara comes from the Sanskrit root 'ni-' meaning 'down, back, into' and 'tara' meaning 'crossing' or 'star', but the name is often interpreted as 'deep-rooted' or 'having firm foundation'. It is a modern given name in India and among the Indian diaspora, gaining modest use in the West since the 1980s.
Where Nitara is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nita, Tara, Nitu
Variants: Neetara
Sibling names for Nitara
Names that share Nitara's style, for a brother or sister.
