Anita
Anita: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΙΛniΛtΙ/
Meaning and origin of Anita
Root meaning: βAnnβ
- A female given name from Spanish.
Etymology
From Spanish Anita, diminutive of Ana (βAnnβ).
How popular is Anita?
Since 1880, 215,165 girls and 684 boys in the U.S. have been named Anita (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #77 in 1963. Its highest rank for boys was #1520 in 1940. In 2025, 165 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Anita FAQ
What does the name Anita mean?
Anita traces back to a root meaning "Ann". A female given name from Spanish. From Spanish Anita, diminutive of Ana (βAnnβ).
What is the origin of the name Anita?
Anita is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Anita?
Since 1880, 215,165 girls and 684 boys in the U.S. have been named Anita (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #77 in 1963. Its highest rank for boys was #1520 in 1940. In 2025, 165 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Anita a boy or girl name?
Anita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 215,165 girls and 684 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.