Anita as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anita

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The baby name Anita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /əˈniːtə/ (uh-NEE-tuh); Spanish/Italian: /aˈnita/ (ah-NEE-tah).

Anita is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female

Syllables: 3.0

Origin: Spanish

Pronunciation: English: /əˈniːtə/ (uh-NEE-tuh); Spanish/Italian: /aˈnita/ (ah-NEE-tah)

What is the meaning of the name Anita ?

The baby name Anita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /əˈniːtə/ (uh-NEE-tuh); Spanish/Italian: /aˈnita/ (ah-NEE-tah).

Anita is Spanish in Origin.

Anita is most commonly the Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Ana/Anna, ultimately from the Hebrew Channah, meaning “grace” or “favor.” The affectionate suffix -ita gives it a tender, familiar tone. It is also used in Italian as a pet form of Anna. Through migration and cultural exchange, Anita became established across Europe and the Americas, and in South Asia it is widely adopted as an independent given name, often understood with the same “grace” meaning associated with Anna.

The name gained international visibility in the 19th century through the famed Brazilian–Italian figure Anita Garibaldi, and 20th‑century popular culture (notably Anita Ekberg and the character Anita in West Side Story) boosted its mid‑century peak in English‑speaking countries. Variants and related forms include Anitha (South Asian), Annita (Italian/Greek), Aneta (Slavic), Ana, Anna, Anne, and diminutives like Annie and Nita.

Anita has the following similar or variant Names

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Anita Briem Actor · Born 1982 · Iceland Anita Briem is an Icelandic actress best known for her role as Jane Seymour on the television series 'The Tudors'. She also starred in the film 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' alongside Brendan Fraser.	Anita Björk Actor · Born 1923 · Sweden Anita Björk was a Swedish actor best known for her role in the film 'Miss Julie' directed by Alf Sjöberg. She captivated audiences with her powerful performances on stage and screen throughout her career. Her work in Swedish cinema during the mid-20th century remains influential.	Anita Skorgan Musician · Born 1958 · Norway Anita Skorgan is a Norwegian musician best known for her success in the Eurovision Song Contest, where she represented Norway multiple times. She is famous for songs like 'Casanova' and 'Oliver'. Born in 1958, Anita has had a significant impact on the Norwegian pop music scene.

Anita Louise

Actor · Born 1915 · United States

Anita Louise was an American actress best known for her roles in classic films like 'The Little Princess' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. She graced the silver screen during Hollywood's Golden Age, captivating audiences with her elegance and charm.

Anita Thallaug

Actor · Born 1938 · Norway

Anita Thallaug was a Norwegian actress and singer best known for representing Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1963 with the song "Solhverv." She was active in both music and acting during her career.

Anita Lasker-Wallfisch

Musician · Born 1925 · United Kingdom

Anita Lasker-Wallfisch is best known as a cellist and a Holocaust survivor who played in the Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz. After the war, she moved to the United Kingdom and became a founding member of the English Chamber Orchestra. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience and the enduring power of music.

Anita Hegerland

Actor · Born 1961 · Norway

Anita Hegerland is a Norwegian singer best known for her hugely successful childhood career across Scandinavia and parts of Europe, and later for her vocal work with Mike Oldfield. She is especially associated with songs like "Mitt sommarlov" and "Santa Maria," and remains Norway’s biggest-selling solo artist and one of its best-selling female artists ever.

Anita Yuen

Actor · Born 1971 · People's Republic of China

Anita Yuen is a Hong Kong actress and former beauty queen, best known for films like C'est la vie, mon chéri, He's a Woman, She's a Man, and From Beijing with Love. She rose to fame in the 1990s and became one of Hong Kong cinema’s most recognizable stars.

Anita Tsoy

Actor · Born 1971 · Russia

Anita Tsoy is a Russian singer-songwriter best known for her pop music career in Russia. Born Anna Sergeyevna Tsoy (née Kim) and of Korean descent, she has released songs such as "Flight" and "My Air, My Love," and she was named a People's Artist of Russia in 2021.

Anita Traversi

Actor · Born 1937 · Switzerland

Anita Traversi was a Swiss singer best known for representing Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960 and 1964. She remains notable as one of the few singers to compete for Switzerland twice.

Anita Morris

Actor · Born 1943 · United States

Anita Morris was an American actress, singer, and dancer best known for her work in Broadway musicals. She performed in major shows including Jesus Christ Superstar, Seesaw, and Nine, and earned a Tony Award nomination for Nine.

Anita Raj

Actor · Born 1962 · India

Anita Raj is an Indian actor best known for her roles in Bollywood films during the 1980s and 1990s. She starred in popular movies like 'Prem Geet', 'Zameen Aasmaan', and 'Ghulami'. Her performances have left a lasting impact on Indian cinema.

Anita Garvin

Actor · Born 1906 · United States

Anita Garvin was an American actress best known for her work in silent films, particularly her comedic roles alongside Laurel and Hardy. She appeared in films like 'From Soup to Nuts' and 'Blotto', showcasing her talent for physical comedy and timing.

Anita Strindberg

Actor · Born 1937 · Sweden

Anita Strindberg is a Swedish actress best known for her roles in Italian giallo films during the 1970s. She starred in films like 'The Case of the Scorpion's Tail' and 'Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key', which cemented her status in the genre.

Anita Lindblom

Actor · Born 1937 · Sweden

Anita Lindblom was a Swedish actress and singer, best known for her hit song 'Sånt är livet' released in 1961. She became a beloved figure in Sweden, capturing audiences with her charismatic performances both on stage and in films.

Anita Dobson

Actor · Born 1949 · United Kingdom

Anita Dobson is a British actress best known for her role as Angie Watts in the popular television series EastEnders. She captivated audiences with her dramatic performances during the 1980s. Beyond acting, she has also enjoyed a successful career in music, releasing the hit single 'Anyone Can Fall in Love'.

Name	Last Name(s)	Mother	Mother famous for	Fame Level	Father	Father famous for	Fame Level
Anita	Hayatunnufus				Abdurrahman Wahid	journalist	★★★★★

Anita – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country	Gender	Year	Rank	Born	of
Ireland	Girls	2022	#1	—	935
Germany	Girls	2023	#1	—	420
FJ	Girls	0	#7	3	583
IN	Girls	0	#9	4,933	13,121
NL	Girls	0	#10	10,624	5,933
HU	Girls	0	#11	1,859	3,308
HU		0	#13	209	1,675
KR	Girls	0	#13	3	572
HR	Girls	0	#15	2,553	3,687
SI	Girls	0	#16	369	2,769
SV	Girls	0	#16	3	458
DJ		0	#17	1	322
BW		0	#18	2	960
ID	Girls	0	#20	96	3,319
EC	Girls	0	#21	525	3,650
HN		0	#22	1	704
HT	Girls	0	#22	2	950
DJ	Girls	0	#23	7	488
ID		0	#24	16	2,238
SI		0	#27	66	1,612
Austria	Girls	0	#28	3,375	1,885
IT	Girls	2024	#31	1,100	47
NA		0	#31	3	2,537
BI	Girls	0	#32	2	726
BN		0	#32	1	2,297
HR		0	#32	339	2,081
MV	Girls	0	#33	3	2,021
HN	Girls	0	#34	5	884
EE		0	#35	3	1,051
MO		0	#35	18	2,706
TW	Girls	0	#35	455	8,139
GE		0	#41	4	997
MT		0	#41	3	1,767
NL		0	#45	608	2,481
TW		0	#46	56	4,523
Austria	Girls	1987	#48	190	57
GH	Girls	0	#49	1,077	6,973
Iceland	Girls	0	#51	12	132
PR		0	#51	5	1,497
CM		0	#53	4	2,592
IN		0	#59	12	2,963
OM	Girls	0	#59	502	15,987
RS	Girls	0	#59	112	1,651
Austria		0	#60	245	850
CY		0	#60	1	1,632
LU		0	#60	7	2,830
AL		0	#63	13	2,372
GT	Girls	0	#65	1,242	7,500
PL	Girls	0	#65	4,062	5,096
QA	Girls	0	#65	362	15,378
DK	Girls	0	#66	669	7,429
EC		0	#66	51	2,502
BG		0	#67	14	1,799
CN		0	#67	19	3,857
HK	Girls	0	#67	2,137	16,104
JP		0	#69	9	4,057
RS		0	#69	16	923
AE	Girls	0	#70	927	20,968
BN	Girls	0	#71	36	5,459
AF	Girls	0	#73	22	2,402
AO		0	#73	5	2,729
AZ	Girls	0	#73	3	1,051
AL	Girls	0	#75	215	4,141
AF		0	#76	1	1,883
KW	Girls	0	#79	745	19,177
CL	Girls	0	#84	5,746	14,098
CY	Girls	0	#84	38	3,755
GH		0	#87	203	5,396
LT		0	#87	2	949
QA		0	#87	14	7,011
BO	Girls	0	#88	2,131	9,488
Germany	Girls	0	#88	4,855	4,949
OM		0	#88	29	6,215
PL		0	#88	272	2,600
BG	Girls	0	#89	159	3,559
JM		0	#89	5	3,714
BW	Girls	0	#90	60	4,216
PE	Girls	0	#90	6,164	14,861
MD	Girls	0	#91	2	865
MY	Girls	0	#91	3,217	24,821
KZ		0	#93	2	1,452
MU	Girls	0	#94	383	8,539
EE	Girls	0	#95	45	1,888
LU	Girls	0	#95	101	4,850
NG	Girls	0	#97	3,554	15,093
Finland	Girls	0	#101	1,182	1,368
GE	Girls	0	#101	8	1,564
Finland	Girls	2026	#104	5,948	3,895
PH		0	#104	7	5,607
KW		0	#107	10	5,216
MT	Girls	0	#107	45	3,773
GE	Boys	0	#109	2	2,055
NA	Girls	0	#113	118	7,146
GT		0	#116	240	5,948
ZA	Girls	0	#116	4,667	25,928
MU		0	#117	20	3,613
AR		0	#118	69	2,915
CR		0	#118	41	5,526
PA		0	#118	13	3,797
AO	Girls	0	#120	96	4,575
DK		0	#120	92	5,198
Norway	Girls	2025	#122	5	453
EE	Boys	0	#124	2	2,087
UY		0	#127	51	2,477
Switzerland	Girls	2024	#128	8	1,786
GR		0	#128	8	3,911
MO	Girls	0	#128	133	7,056
CL		0	#131	485	6,867
HK		0	#133	284	8,483
IQ		0	#133	1	3,533
ID	Boys	0	#134	2	4,130
PR	Girls	0	#136	26	3,171
AE		0	#137	41	10,220
JO		0	#140	1	2,158
PT	Girls	0	#141	745	7,952
CR	Girls	0	#150	674	11,342
BW	Boys	0	#151	4	4,685
GR	Girls	0	#151	94	6,293
RS	Boys	0	#152	3	2,277
SA	Girls	0	#154	1,526	25,931
CO	Girls	0	#157	5,775	16,140
CZ	Girls	0	#160	279	5,378
CM	Girls	0	#162	711	11,671
BD	Girls	0	#163	276	8,413
HU	Boys	0	#164	11	3,954
SG	Girls	0	#167	687	18,916
NG		0	#168	98	5,926
MX	Girls	0	#169	5,636	17,781
CZ		0	#170	16	3,154
UY	Girls	0	#170	653	6,731
Sweden	Girls	2022	#175	5	1,568
IT	Girls	0	#176	14,213	9,415
Finland		0	#177	152	830
LT	Girls	0	#177	18	1,904
PT		0	#177	72	4,161
AR	Girls	0	#178	1,042	8,289
BO		0	#178	242	6,868
BD		0	#185	43	5,992
JM	Girls	0	#185	77	7,507
Spain	Girls	0	#188	3,275	5,561
PE		0	#189	127	6,350
RU		0	#189	6	3,641
PS		0	#193	26	5,692
Germany		0	#194	322	2,542
ZA		0	#197	262	14,421
JP	Girls	0	#198	48	6,592
CN	Girls	0	#199	176	8,829
SI	Boys	0	#199	11	3,402
SG		0	#200	70	11,010
IR	Girls	0	#201	486	8,334
PH	Girls	0	#202	207	13,098
IR		0	#207	23	4,221
MY		0	#213	124	12,352
BG	Boys	0	#220	1	3,850
LU	Boys	0	#220	1	4,970
PA	Girls	0	#227	304	9,861
RU	Girls	0	#227	411	11,913
MO	Boys	0	#234	1	5,842
Spain		0	#236	262	2,326
HR	Boys	0	#237	22	3,997
EC	Boys	0	#240	7	3,322
IL		0	#243	32	6,291
Canada	Girls	2024	#248	38	2,795
NA	Boys	0	#252	2	6,830
TW	Boys	0	#253	4	7,111
KZ	Girls	0	#260	61	5,862
IT		0	#263	915	4,183
GR	Boys	0	#271	3	6,912
AF	Boys	0	#274	1	3,535
SA		0	#281	15	10,560
CO		0	#282	234	7,768
KZ	Boys	0	#295	2	6,578
MX		0	#295	122	8,339
JO	Girls	0	#298	28	7,570
AL	Boys	0	#301	3	5,122
JP	Boys	0	#303	1	7,909
CZ	Boys	0	#304	2	6,530
GH	Boys	0	#318	28	8,138
PL	Boys	0	#321	15	6,459
BR		0	#324	22	5,969
SD	Girls	0	#327	19	7,678
CN	Boys	0	#329	3	9,639
DK	Boys	0	#331	2	7,401
France	Girls	2021	#336	70	3,185
BH		0	#337	220	17,937
PS	Girls	0	#348	187	10,981
IL	Girls	0	#366	287	11,648
MU	Boys	0	#366	4	8,477
YE		0	#366	16	8,639
PT	Boys	0	#379	3	7,951
UY	Boys	0	#389	11	5,922
BR	Girls	0	#398	905	12,708
PH	Boys	0	#406	3	11,440
EG		0	#410	3	6,387
Austria	Boys	0	#433	10	2,180
IQ	Girls	0	#435	70	11,303
AR	Boys	0	#447	21	7,628
GT	Boys	0	#460	15	7,625
SD	Boys	0	#465	2	10,523
RU	Boys	0	#496	10	12,621
PA	Boys	0	#498	8	9,305
CR	Boys	0	#504	7	10,188
LY		0	#506	30	12,703
HK	Boys	0	#516	12	12,905
CM	Boys	0	#518	33	12,054
BO	Boys	0	#548	45	9,244
LB		0	#549	110	13,263
IR	Boys	0	#557	9	10,162
BD	Boys	0	#567	10	10,045
CL	Boys	0	#611	55	13,390
IL	Boys	0	#623	3	10,983
QA	Boys	0	#647	61	18,093
IQ	Boys	0	#657	11	13,071
SG	Boys	0	#684	14	17,960
KW	Boys	0	#691	79	18,755
SY		0	#696	33	11,684
BR	Boys	0	#728	24	12,213
TN		0	#764	66	13,765
United States	Girls	2024	#768	149	8,487
PE	Boys	0	#788	91	14,506
IN	Boys	0	#810	193	16,750
OM	Boys	0	#834	48	17,948
CO	Boys	0	#859	62	15,656
EG	Boys	0	#875	12	15,035
NG	Boys	0	#878	74	16,906
EG	Girls	0	#881	79	14,742
MA		0	#891	239	20,986
MX	Boys	0	#899	84	16,355
Spain	Boys	0	#905	26	5,610
NL	Boys	0	#906	46	5,873
Germany	Boys	0	#929	24	5,697
DZ		0	#953	224	20,130
MY	Boys	0	#1,011	101	25,439
AE	Boys	0	#1,027	66	22,615
TR		0	#1,070	142	19,440
ZA	Boys	0	#1,103	76	25,619
IT	Boys	0	#1,367	105	10,046
SA	Boys	0	#1,389	226	28,008

Anita is popular in 98 countries — most recent births per country:

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