How Many People Are Named Gitanjali?

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

Gitanjali
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Gitanjali means 'devotion' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in spiritual significance. Only 1 in 8,336,948 Americans share this unique name, highlighting its very rare status. The majority of people named Gitanjali are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~40
Living in US
1 in 8,336,948
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Devotion
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Spiritual Compassionate Inspired
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition and insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

161,420
Worldwide Bearers
#6,517
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
160,393
🇺🇸 United States
300
🇳🇵 Nepal
197
🇶🇦 Qatar
87
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
85
🇬🇧 England
71
🇨🇦 Canada
55
🇮🇩 Indonesia
45
🇿🇦 South Africa
41
🇦🇺 Australia
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
40 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
33
Would be under 30 (83%)
7
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 40 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
39
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
89
International
100

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

📜 Gitanjali Through the Generations

Gitanjali has seen steady usage since its introduction, peaking in 1996 with seven births. Today, there are forty individuals bearing this name in the United States, with most falling within the under-30 age bracket. This distribution suggests that Gitanjali remains a choice for younger parents, maintaining its position as a contemporary name.

⭐ Famous People Named Gitanjali

Gitanjali or Geetanjali is an Indian feminine given name. There is a famous woman named Gitanjali F. Patel.…

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✨ Similar Names to Gitanjali

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gitanjali's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Gitanjali

How Many People Have the Name Gitanjali?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 40 people in the United States currently share the name Gitanjali. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,336,948 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gitanjali a Common or Rare Name?

Gitanjali 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 Gitanjali Mean?

Gitanjali means "devotion" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Gitanjali Most Popular?

The name Gitanjali reached peak popularity in 1996, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Gitanjali?

Approximately 40 people named Gitanjali live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 40. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,336,948 Americans.

Is Gitanjali a rare name?

Gitanjali is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,336,948 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gitanjali mean?

Gitanjali means "devotion" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Gitanjali more male or female?

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

When was Gitanjali most popular?

Gitanjali peaked in 1996 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US40
All-Time Births40
1 in X1 in 8,336,948
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1996
World Rank#6,517
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.