Chaitra Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHAI-trah / /ˈtʃaɪ.trə/Sanskrit; Indian
Meaning
Sanskrit: the month of Chaitra; Indian: bright, shining
Historical & Cultural Background
Chaitra is a name derived from Sanskrit, often associated with the Hindu calendar. It corresponds to the first month of the year in the lunar calendar, typically falling in March-April. This month is significant in various cultural and religious observances in India. The name is commonly used in Indian communities and reflects cultural heritage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chaitrā
- Chaitraja
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chaitra was first seen in the United States in 1977. Chaitra has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in New Jersey, Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Chaitra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chaitra (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 16 |