girl's name
Gitanjali
gee-TAHN-juh-lee (Hindi)
- Origin Sanskrit
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 40
Gitanjali is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 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.
- Gitanjali is a name of Sanskrit origin.
- Peaked in 1996, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1996.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gitanjali Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gitanjali?
In 2014, Gitanjali was given to 5 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.
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 Gitanjali
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gitanjali Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gitanjali over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gitanjali
- Hindi gee-TAHN-juh-lee
Sibling Names for Gitanjali
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gitanjali — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gitanjali
How popular is the name Gitanjali?
In 2014, Gitanjali was given to 5 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 Gitanjali a girl's or a boy's name?
Gitanjali is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gitanjali?
Gitanjali has 4 syllables.
When was Gitanjali most popular?
Gitanjali peaked in 1996, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.