Nitya
Nitya first appears in US records in 1988. It peaked in 2005, when 57 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 44.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nitya popular?
Steady Nitya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2005.
| 2020s | 215 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 386 | |
| 2000s | 435 | |
| 1990s | 95 | |
| 1980s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nitya mean?
From Sanskrit nitya (नित्य), 'eternal, perpetual, constant'; also used as an epithet of the Goddess (Durga/Devi). Well established.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nitya mean?
Nitya means eternal, constant. From Sanskrit nitya (नित्य), 'eternal, perpetual, constant'; also used as an epithet of the Goddess (Durga/Devi). Well established.
What is the origin of the name Nitya?
Nitya is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Nitya?
Nitya is pronounced “NIT-yah.”
Is Nitya a boy or a girl name?
Nitya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Nitya a popular name right now?
Nitya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2005.
How popular is the name Nitya?
In 2025, Nitya ranked #3505 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nitya most popular?
Nitya was most popular in 2005, when about 57 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nitya?
Names similar to Nitya include Ishani, Nishka, Rani, Gauri, Ishita.
What names go well with Nitya?
sanskrit names that pair well with Nitya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.