Sita Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Sita means 'furrow' or 'the earth' and represents devotion, purity, and loyalty.
Meaning of the Name Sita
Sita is a feminine name of Indian origin. In Hindu mythology, Sita is the wife of Prince Rama and is considered the epitome of devotion, purity, and loyalty. The name Sita is derived from the Sanskrit word 'sītā', which means 'furrow' or 'the earth'. This name symbolizes the strong connection between Sita and the earth, representing her grounded nature.
Popularity of the Name Sita
The popularity for the name Sita peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 17 births, which ranked number 7,053 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Sita had the most female births in 1980 with 17, which ranked number 4,326 out of 12,163 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Sita has declined sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 7 births, a decline of -41.67%. Among females, Sita has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 7 births, a decline of -41.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sita
- 20 Year Trend of Sita: -50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Sita: -41.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sita: -41.67%
Popularity of Sita by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Sita. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Sita in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Sita is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Sita
- Total Births of Sita: 7 (-5.25%)
- Female Births of Sita: 7 (-5.25%)
Given the downward trend of Sita over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.25% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sita have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 7 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.25%.