Geeta Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationGEE-tah / ˈɡiːtəSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'song' or 'sacred song'; Hindi: 'the one who is a goddess'
Historical & Cultural Background
Geeta is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Gita', which means 'song'. It is often associated with the Bhagavad Gita, a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. The name is popular in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. It reflects cultural reverence for music and spirituality.
Trend Summary
Geeta has seen consistent use in India, with a stable presence in baby name rankings.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gita
- Geet
International Variants
- Gita (Sanskrit)
- Geeta (Hindi)
Famous people named Geeta
Geeta Basra is an Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.
Geeta Phogat is an Indian wrestler who made history by winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Geeta Kapoor is a renowned Indian choreographer and television personality.
Geeta Menon is a prominent academic known for her contributions to marketing research.
Fictional characters named Geeta
Geeta is a character in the Indian television series 'Kumkum Bhagya', known for her strong personality.
Geeta is a character in the animated film 'Chhota Bheem', where she is portrayed as a brave and adventurous girl.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Geeta was first seen in the United States in 1968. Geeta has ranked as high as #1077 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Geeta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Geeta (1976)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |