Vanita
Vanita: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Vanita
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit वनिता (vanitā).
How popular is Vanita?
Since 1880, 2,056 girls in the U.S. have been named Vanita. Its highest rank for girls was #1291 in 1932. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Vanita
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Vanita
Sister and brother names that share Vanita's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Vanita FAQ
What does the name Vanita mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit वनिता (vanitā).
What is the origin of the name Vanita?
Vanita is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Vanita?
Since 1880, 2,056 girls in the U.S. have been named Vanita. Its highest rank for girls was #1291 in 1932. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Vanita a boy or girl name?
Vanita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,056 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.