The baby name Likhita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced li-khi-ta (lih-khee-tah); IPA: /liˈkʰitɑː/.
Likhita is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Likhita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced li-khi-ta (lih-khee-tah); IPA: /liˈkʰitɑː/.
Likhita is Sanskrit in Origin.
Likhita is a Sanskrit name (लिखित) from the verbal root likh, “to write,” with the participial sense “written, inscribed, recorded,” and by extension “one who writes.” The name appears across modern Indian languages (Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, etc.) and is used for all genders, though it skews feminine today. Its scholarly aura links it to learning, literacy, and auspicious beginnings, making it a popular choice for families who value education and the arts.
Attested in classical literature, Likhita is also the name of a sage paired with Shankha in epic and Dharmashastra lore, underscoring the name’s antiquity. Contemporary usage rose in the late 20th century, particularly in southern India. Common spellings include Likhita, Likhitha, and Likitha; related or masculine forms are Likhit and Lekhit. A more Sanskritized variant is Lekhita. Cognate names include Lekha. Nicknames: Likhi, Liku.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #647 | 8 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2009 | #928 | 6 | 9,986 |
Likhita is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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