How Many People Are Named Mita?

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

Mita
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Mita means 'mother' in Sanskrit, making it a name steeped in nurturing essence. Only 60 people named Mita live in the US today, which means 1 in 5,542,318 Americans share this rare name. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 8 births, showing its stable presence over decades.

~506
Living in US
1 in 655,038
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mother
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Nurturing Compassionate
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

252,015
Worldwide Bearers
#4,167
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
162,638
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
47,014
🇮🇩 Indonesia
26,398
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
3,583
🇿🇦 South Africa
2,028
🇷🇸 Serbia
1,730
🇺🇸 United States
1,543
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
1,503
🇬🇧 England
586
🇳🇵 Nepal
554

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
60 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
62
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 62 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
47
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
100

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

📜 Mita Through the Generations

Mita has seen a steady presence in the United States since the early 1980s, with its peak year being 1982 when 8 babies were given this name. Over the years, the name has maintained a consistent trend, with no significant fluctuations in usage. Currently, all 60 individuals named Mita in the US are between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a generation-specific adoption of the name during its peak period.

✨ Similar Names to Mita

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mita's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Mita

How Many People Have the Name Mita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 506 people in the United States currently share the name Mita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 655,038 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mita a Common or Rare Name?

Mita 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 Mita Mean?

Mita means "mother" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mita Most Popular?

The name Mita reached peak popularity in 1982, with 8 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 Mita?

Approximately 506 people named Mita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 506. That works out to roughly 1 in 655,038 Americans.

Is Mita a rare name?

Mita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 655,038 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mita mean?

Mita means "mother" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Mita more male or female?

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

When was Mita most popular?

Mita peaked in 1982 with 8 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 US506
All-Time Births506
1 in X1 in 655,038
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1982
World Rank#4,167
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.