Total births
468
Girls' name · since 1961
Amita
Amita has 468 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1984 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 468
- total births
- 1961–2018
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Amita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 468 recorded since 1961.
Social Security Administration records show Amita recorded 468 times among girls since 1961, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2018.
- 468 total births
- 1961–2018 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
468 girls have been named Amita since 1961, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2018.
- 468
- total births
- 1961–2018
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Amita was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
21 babies were named Amita in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Amita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Amita's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Amita at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Amita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2018
- Peak year (1984)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Amita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Amita's strongest decade.
114 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Amita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 17
1960s
17 births
- 1970s
1970s
114 births
- 1980s
1980s
112 births
- 1990s
1990s
60 births
- 2000s
2000s
83 births
- 2010s
2010s
82 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 114 births (24% of all-time use).
Amita by state
Where Amita concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Amita's total US births 3.2%
Even split
15 of 468 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amita? ▼
Since 1961, Social Security records show 468 babies named Amita. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 21 births.
When was Amita most popular? ▼
Amita was most popular in the 1970s decade with 114 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Amita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amita are California (15 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Amita been used? ▼
Amita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 58 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Amita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amira, Amie, Amina, Amiyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Amita's data
- Amita's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (114 total births) through the 2010s (82) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Amitas (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Amita
Nearby Names Like Amita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amita
Amira Girl
#137 25,609 births
Amie Girl
#4565 21,608 births
Amina Girl
#307 19,270 births
Amiyah Girl
#511 18,643 births
Amirah Girl
#464 10,863 births
Compare Amita side by side: Amita vs Amira Amita vs Amie Amita vs Amina
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1961–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Amita: Baby Name Since 1961 - 468 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amita. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Amita draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.