How Many People Are Named Gita?

Complete statistics for the name Gita: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gita
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Gita means 'song' in Sanskrit and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 700,479 Americans sharing this name. That's just 471 people today, making it a truly unique choice. The name peaked in popularity back in 1970 but has since seen a slow decline.

~471
Living in US
1 in 700,479
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Song
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Inspiring Creative Passionate
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, driven by their ambition and determination.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,122
Worldwide Bearers
#156
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
629
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
501
🇳🇱 Netherlands
489
🇱🇧 Lebanon
389
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
366
🇩🇪 Germany
347
🇿🇦 South Africa
326
🇷🇺 Russia
310
🇱🇹 Lithuania
237
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
233

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
471 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
166
Would be under 30 (33%)
240
Would be 30–60 (48%)
95
Would be over 60 (19%)

All 501 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
71
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gita Through the Generations

Over the decades, Gita has maintained a steady presence, though its popularity has waned slightly. Born in 1970, the peak year saw 23 babies given this name, reflecting a moment when parents were drawn to its musical charm. Today, the average age of someone named Gita is 42, indicating that while it's still used, it's not as common among younger generations. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 33% under 30, 48% between 30 and 60, and 19% over 60, suggesting that Gita remains a name appreciated across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 21
California 11
New Jersey 5

⭐ Famous People Named Gita

Gita, or Geeta, is an Indian feminine given name.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gita's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Gita

How Many People Have the Name Gita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 471 people in the United States currently share the name Gita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 700,479 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gita a Common or Rare Name?

Gita is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Gita Mean?

Gita means "song" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gita in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Gita Most Popular?

The name Gita reached peak popularity in 1970, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gita?

Approximately 471 people named Gita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 501. That works out to roughly 1 in 700,479 Americans.

Is Gita a rare name?

Gita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 700,479 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gita mean?

Gita means "song" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Gita more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gita are male and 100% are female.

When was Gita most popular?

Gita peaked in 1970 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US471
All-Time Births501
1 in X1 in 700,479
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1970
World Rank#156
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.