Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Sita since 1960
Babies named Sita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 90 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Sita, meaning 'furrow' in Sanskrit, is a name deeply rooted in Hindu tradition as the central female figure of the epic Ramayana. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security list in 1960 and has maintained a stable presence ever since. Its rank of 10,917 in 2025 indicates it remains rare, with a 1-in-200,908 birth rate. The name saw its highest popularity in 1980, aligned with a period of growing interest in multicultural names. While its top states are not recorded, Sita is most commonly chosen in areas with significant South Asian diaspora communities. Its consistent but low usage reflects its enduring cultural significance rather than mainstream trendiness.
Sita derives from the Sanskrit word sītā, meaning 'furrow'. In Hindu mythology, Sita was born from a furrow plowed by King Janaka and later became the wife of Rama, the central figure of the Ramayana. The name has been used across the Indian subcontinent for centuries, particularly among Hindus, symbolizing virtue and devotion.
“Sita” around the world
Where Sita lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Sita
Names that share Sita's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Radha, Lakshmi, Parvati, Anjali, Priya, Aarti, Ananda, Asha, Brinda, Chanda, Devani, Devi, Dhara, Dharma, Gatha, Jala, Janani, Krupa, Maha, Nila, Ranee, Rani, Satya, Shree, Uma, Veda, Veena, Amala, Anu, Deva, Geeta, Kalyani, Krithika, Latha, Malini, Nalini, Solai, Amritha, Anjani, Anjoli, Bhakti, Bhavana, Dhana, Gowri, Harika, Hema, Kalika, Kavitha, Kosha, Kripa, Krisna, Kriya, Kumari, Lekha, Maitri, Mitra, Rewa, Rupa, Shantika, Shital, Sunya, Torsha, Usha, Vaidehi
Brothers: Rama, Krishna, Arjun, Vishnu, Ravi, Agastya, Anant, Dev, Gautam, Kedar, Krishan, Kush, Madhav, Om, Raja, Rajah, Ram, Sriram, Tej, Veer, Vilas, Agasthya, Arjuna, Arun, Kailash, Kalai, Kannan, Kirtan, Kumar, Lavan, Mohan, Nakul, Narada, Narayan, Rohith, Saket, Skanda, Vayu, Yogi, Guhan, Ajeet, Ganesh, Janard, Kapil, Kartikeya, Nikesh, Raden, Santosh, Srihari
