Vanita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationvah-NEE-tah / vɑːˈniːtəSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: desired; Hindi: wish
Historical & Cultural Background
Vanita is derived from the Sanskrit word 'vanita', which means 'desired' or 'wish'. In Hindi, it also carries the connotation of a woman or lady. The name is often associated with femininity and grace in Indian culture. It is used in various contexts, including literature and art, reflecting the aspirations and qualities of women.
Trend Summary
The name Vanita has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional peaks in popularity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vanita was first seen in the United States in 1913. Vanita has ranked as high as #1069 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in Texas, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Vanita has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vanita (1982)
State | Births | Share |
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OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1913 | 7 |
1914 | 6 |
1915 | 9 |
1916 | 11 |
1917 | 21 |
1918 | 24 |
1919 | 19 |
1920 | 27 |
1921 | 21 |
1922 | 16 |
1923 | 13 |
1924 | 20 |
1925 | 33 |
1926 | 22 |
1927 | 20 |
1928 | 17 |
1929 | 22 |
1930 | 21 |
1931 | 24 |
1932 | 33 |
1933 | 16 |
1934 | 20 |
1935 | 18 |
1936 | 19 |
1937 | 17 |
1938 | 24 |
1939 | 20 |
1940 | 16 |
1941 | 19 |
1942 | 17 |
1943 | 19 |
1944 | 18 |
1945 | 15 |
1946 | 40 |
1947 | 26 |
1948 | 30 |
1949 | 39 |
1950 | 28 |
1951 | 23 |
1952 | 28 |
1953 | 37 |
1954 | 36 |
1955 | 28 |
1956 | 42 |
1957 | 31 |
1958 | 50 |
1959 | 40 |
1960 | 52 |
1961 | 46 |
1962 | 34 |
1963 | 37 |
1964 | 45 |
1965 | 39 |
1966 | 45 |
1967 | 33 |
1968 | 24 |
1969 | 32 |
1970 | 34 |
1971 | 53 |
1972 | 28 |
1973 | 22 |
1974 | 26 |
1975 | 25 |
1976 | 32 |
1977 | 21 |
1978 | 13 |
1979 | 21 |
1980 | 17 |
1981 | 19 |
1982 | 32 |
1983 | 26 |
1984 | 19 |
1985 | 13 |
1986 | 22 |
1987 | 16 |
1988 | 14 |
1989 | 13 |
1990 | 14 |
1991 | 19 |
1992 | 10 |
1993 | 10 |
1994 | 14 |
1995 | 11 |
1996 | 6 |
1997 | 5 |
2000 | 7 |
2003 | 5 |