GirlSanskrit origin

Sita: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means furrow, the devoted heroine of the Ramayana epic.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#8812
Peak
#4485 in 1980

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1960: #716519601970: #785619701980: #448519801990: #1123619902000: #978220002015: #1169420152020: #88122020#1#11694

What Sita Means

Sita is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means furrow, the devoted heroine of the Ramayana epic.

How Popular Sita Is

Sita currently ranks #8812 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4485 in 1980. It is rising.

Good to Know About Sita

  • Sita has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Sita is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • It draws from ancient mythology and legend.

Names Like Sita

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Sita

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sita.

Questions About Sita

What does Sita mean?

Sita is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means furrow, the devoted heroine of the Ramayana epic.

How popular is Sita?

Sita currently ranks #8812 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4485 in 1980. It is rising.

Where does Sita come from?

Sita comes from Sanskrit roots. Sita has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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