Anita: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gracious name meaning full of grace.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1532
- Peak
- #77 in 1963
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Anita Means
Anita is a girl name of English origin. A gracious name meaning full of grace.
How Popular Anita Is
Anita currently ranks #1532 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #77 in 1963. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Anita
- Anita broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #77 in 1963.
- Anita is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Anita has been a top 100 name across 174+ years of American history.
- Anita is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Anita
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Anita
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Anita.
Questions About Anita
What does Anita mean?
Anita is a girl name of English origin. A gracious name meaning full of grace.
How popular is Anita?
Anita currently ranks #1532 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #77 in 1963. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Anita come from?
Anita comes from English roots. Anita broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #77 in 1963.
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