girl's name
Nandita
nun-DEE-tah (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 268
Nandita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 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.
- Nandita is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 2004, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nandita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Nandita?
In 2022, Nandita 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.
Where Nandita 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 Nandita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nandita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nandita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nandita
- Hindi nun-DEE-tah
Sibling Names for Nandita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nandita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nandita
How popular is the name Nandita?
In 2022, Nandita 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 Nandita a girl's or a boy's name?
Nandita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nandita?
Nandita has 3 syllables.
When was Nandita most popular?
Nandita peaked in 2004, when 19 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.