Anita
Anita is a Spanish and Hindi name with dual origins: it's a diminutive of Ana (Spanish for 'grace') and means 'without guile' or 'unguided' in Sanskrit. The name gained international popularity in the mid-20th century and carries a warm, approachable elegance.
Current Popularity
#1342 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across multiple languages
- •Has a retro-chic appeal making a gentle comeback
- •Works well in multicultural families with Spanish or Indian heritage
- •Timeless choice that ages gracefully from childhood to adulthood
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Famous People
Anita Baker
Grammy-winning R&B singer
Anita Hill
Attorney and civil rights advocate
Anita Roddick
Founder of The Body Shop
Anita Ekberg
Swedish actress and model
Statistics
215,165
Total births since 1880
1957
Peak year
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