Anita
Anita first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1957, when 5,811 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Anita popular?
Vintage Anita is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1957.
| 2020s | 929 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,695 | |
| 2000s | 2,471 | |
| 1990s | 4,571 | |
| 1980s | 8,594 | |
| 1970s | 18,834 | |
| 1960s | 44,416 | |
| 1950s | 47,588 | |
| 1940s | 32,531 | |
| 1930s | 22,224 | |
| 1920s | 18,052 | |
| 1910s | 9,555 | |
| 1900s | 2,149 | |
| 1890s | 1,191 | |
| 1880s | 365 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Anita mean?
A Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Ana, ultimately from Hebrew 'Channah' (Hannah) meaning grace or favour.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anita mean?
Anita means grace, favour. A Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Ana, ultimately from Hebrew 'Channah' (Hannah) meaning grace or favour.
What is the origin of the name Anita?
Anita is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Anita?
Anita is pronounced “uh-NEE-tuh.”
Is Anita a boy or a girl name?
Anita is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Anita a popular name right now?
Anita is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1957.
How popular is the name Anita?
In 2025, Anita ranked #1342 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Anita most popular?
Anita was most popular in 1957, when about 5,811 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Anita?
Names similar to Anita include Valentina, Emilia, Savannah, Valeria, Jade.
What names go well with Anita?
spanish names that pair well with Anita include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.