girl's name
Amita
uh-MEE-tuh (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 485
Amita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Amita is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 1984, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Amita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 82 |
How Popular Is Amita?
In 2018, Amita was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Amita Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Amita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Amita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Amita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Amita
- Hindi uh-MEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Amita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Amita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Amita
How popular is the name Amita?
In 2018, Amita was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Amita a girl's or a boy's name?
Amita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Amita?
Amita has 3 syllables.
When was Amita most popular?
Amita peaked in 1984, when 21 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.