About the name Anita
Anita belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Anna.
In the United States, Anita first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #77 in 1963, and in 2024 149 babies received the name — 214,999 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anita mean?
The meaning of Anita is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Anita a boy or girl name?
Anita is a girl name. In 2024, 149 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Anita?
Anita comes from the Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Scandinavian tradition. It is also spelled Anna.
How popular is the name Anita?
Anita first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #77 in 1963, and 149 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Anita?
Anita is pronounced /əˈniːtə/ (IPA).
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