Kavita
Kavita: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kavita
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit कविता (kavitā, “poem”).
How popular is Kavita?
Since 1880, 786 girls in the U.S. have been named Kavita. Its highest rank for girls was #2698 in 1983. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kavita
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Kavita
Sister and brother names that share Kavita's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Kavita FAQ
What does the name Kavita mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit कविता (kavitā, “poem”).
What is the origin of the name Kavita?
Kavita is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Kavita?
Since 1880, 786 girls in the U.S. have been named Kavita. Its highest rank for girls was #2698 in 1983. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kavita a boy or girl name?
Kavita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 786 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.