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Sithara

सिथराsih-THAH-rah · Of uncertain origin; possibly from Sanskrit 'sithara' meaning 'cool' or 'gentle', or a variant of Sithara, a name of Arabic or Persian origin meaning 'star'.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,491
Babies named in 2025
14
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 114,805 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2018

Rising since 2018, #7,491 for girls today.

Popularity of Sithara since 2018

Babies named Sithara per year in U.S. Social Security records.

715222020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s14
2020s88

Meaning & origin

Sithara is a recent addition to U.S. baby name records, first appearing in 2018 and ranking 7,491st in 2025, with 1 in 114,805 newborns receiving the name that year. Its usage has climbed steadily, reaching a peak in 2024, and it is most common in Texas. The name's origins are debated, possibly stemming from Sanskrit (meaning 'cool' or 'gentle') or Arabic/Persian (meaning 'star'). This ambiguity reflects the diverse cultural influences that may inspire parents choosing Sithara. While still rare, its upward trajectory suggests growing appeal, particularly within communities familiar with its possible meanings.

Sithara is a name of debated origin. It may derive from Sanskrit 'sithara', meaning 'cool' or 'gentle', or alternatively from Arabic or Persian 'sitara', meaning 'star'. The name has seen recent use in the United States, primarily in Texas, with first recorded appearance in 2018 and rising popularity since then. Its usage may reflect cultural connections to South Asian or Middle Eastern communities.

Where Sithara is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sithi, Thara

Variants: Sithara, Sitara

Sibling names for Sithara

Names that share Sithara's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aanya, Layla, Zara, Maya, Aisha

Brothers: Aarav, Rohan, Kai, Zayn, Eli

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sithara mean?
Sithara is of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'cool' or 'gentle' in Sanskrit, or 'star' in Arabic or Persian.
How popular is the name Sithara?
Sithara was ranked 7,491th in the U.S. in 2025, with approximately 1 in 114,805 newborns given the name. It first appeared in records in 2018 and has been rising in use, with its peak year so far being 2024.
Is Sithara a boy or girl name?
Sithara is primarily used as a girl's name.