Nita Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEE-tah / ˈniːtəSpanish; Hindi
Meaning
Spanish: little girl; Hindi: goddess
Historical & Cultural Background
In Spanish-speaking cultures, Nita is often used as a diminutive form of names like Juanita. In Hindi, Nita is associated with the goddess and carries a sense of reverence. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting both affection and divinity. Its simplicity and melodic sound contribute to its appeal across different regions.
Trend Summary
Nita has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nita
- Nitae
International Variants
- Nita (Spanish)
- Nita (Hindi)
Famous people named Nita
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Fictional characters named Nita
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nita was first seen in the United States in 1881. Nita has ranked as high as #731 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in California, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Nita has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nita (2007)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1884 | 15 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 13 |
| 1888 | 18 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1890 | 20 |
| 1891 | 27 |
| 1892 | 28 |
| 1893 | 28 |
| 1894 | 35 |
| 1895 | 44 |
| 1896 | 31 |
| 1897 | 21 |
| 1898 | 23 |
| 1899 | 22 |
| 1900 | 29 |
| 1901 | 25 |
| 1902 | 30 |
| 1903 | 30 |
| 1904 | 40 |
| 1905 | 40 |
| 1906 | 31 |
| 1907 | 36 |
| 1908 | 40 |
| 1909 | 43 |
| 1910 | 49 |
| 1911 | 42 |
| 1912 | 70 |
| 1913 | 52 |
| 1914 | 69 |
| 1915 | 114 |
| 1916 | 108 |
| 1917 | 91 |
| 1918 | 134 |
| 1919 | 109 |
| 1920 | 122 |
| 1921 | 111 |
| 1922 | 111 |
| 1923 | 152 |
| 1924 | 155 |
| 1925 | 182 |
| 1926 | 164 |
| 1927 | 177 |
| 1928 | 170 |
| 1929 | 139 |
| 1930 | 174 |
| 1931 | 170 |
| 1932 | 190 |
| 1933 | 164 |
| 1934 | 174 |
| 1935 | 166 |
| 1936 | 167 |
| 1937 | 175 |
| 1938 | 174 |
| 1939 | 174 |
| 1940 | 174 |
| 1941 | 220 |
| 1942 | 240 |
| 1943 | 265 |
| 1944 | 211 |
| 1945 | 230 |
| 1946 | 253 |
| 1947 | 263 |
| 1948 | 265 |
| 1949 | 256 |
| 1950 | 246 |
| 1951 | 283 |
| 1952 | 344 |
| 1953 | 339 |
| 1954 | 389 |
| 1955 | 396 |
| 1956 | 403 |
| 1957 | 367 |
| 1958 | 359 |
| 1959 | 325 |
| 1960 | 310 |
| 1961 | 276 |
| 1962 | 271 |
| 1963 | 267 |
| 1964 | 205 |
| 1965 | 159 |
| 1966 | 152 |
| 1967 | 149 |
| 1968 | 120 |
| 1969 | 125 |
| 1970 | 107 |
| 1971 | 86 |
| 1972 | 99 |
| 1973 | 95 |
| 1974 | 62 |
| 1975 | 68 |
| 1976 | 71 |
| 1977 | 55 |
| 1978 | 54 |
| 1979 | 67 |
| 1980 | 50 |
| 1981 | 47 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 10 |