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Anita
GirlMeaning of Anita: Hebrew: 'grace'
Anita is a girl's name most strongly associated with Spanish naming. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 1295th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 1743rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1295
165 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1743
17 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
215,849
First recorded 1880 · peak 1957
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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