How Many People Are Named Sita?
Complete statistics for the name Sita: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sita, a very rare female name, has only 461 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 715,538 Americans. That's pretty unique! And it's got a youthful vibe, with nearly half under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 474 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sita Through the Generations
Sita peaked in popularity in 1980 with 17 births, but it's still considered a modern name with a slow rise in recent years. The average age of those named Sita is 31, indicating it's popular among younger generations. Of the 461 people named Sita in the US, 230 are under 30, 220 are between 30 and 60, and only 24 are over 60, showing how this name is embraced by newer generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sita's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Sita
How Many People Have the Name Sita?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 426 people in the United States currently share the name Sita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 778,050 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sita a Common or Rare Name?
Sita 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 Sita Mean?
Sita means "devoted wife" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sita in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sita Most Popular?
The name Sita reached peak popularity in 1980, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Sita?
Approximately 426 people named Sita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 426. That works out to roughly 1 in 778,050 Americans.
Is Sita a rare name?
Sita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 778,050 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sita mean?
Sita means "devoted wife" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Sita more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sita are male and 100% are female.
When was Sita most popular?
Sita peaked in 1980 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.