Anita
ah-NEE-tah
Popularity
#1463
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
215,683
Peak Year
#5,831 in 1957
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Anita is a Spanish diminutive of Ana, derived from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor".
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Anita Baker
American singer-songwriter
Anita Ekberg
Swedish actress and model
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