Anita Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-NEE-tah / əˈniːtə

Spanish; Hindi

Meaning

Spanish: grace; Hindi: without a superior

Historical & Cultural Background

Anita is often considered a diminutive of Ana, which has roots in Hebrew and means 'grace.' In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is a popular name for girls. In India, Anita is a common name for girls and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Anita,' meaning 'without a superior.' The name has seen various cultural adaptations across different regions.

Trend Summary

Anita has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

AlinaAmitaAnyaAminaAriaNitaRitaZita

Variants

  • Anita
  • Anit

International Variants

  • Anita (Spanish)
  • Anita (Hindi)

Famous people named Anita

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Fictional characters named Anita

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Sibling Suggestions

AnaNinaMinaLinaTina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anita was first seen in the United States in 1917. Anita has ranked as high as #1122 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Anita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Anita (1936)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19178
19207
19218
19227
19238
192710
19289
192913
193011
193112
193214
193312
19347
193510
193615
19377
19388
193915
194020
194112
194210
19439
19446
19458
194616
19479
194811
194914
19506
19517
19528
19536
195411
195510
195613
195720
195812
195917
196016
196121
196217
196314
196413
196515
19669
19679
196814
196912
197013
19716
19729
197310
197410
19755
19779
19788
197911
19817
19825
19836
19858
19865
19876
19885
19899
19906