Total births
786
Girls' name · since 1968
Kavita
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 786 babies named Kavita, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 786
- total births
- 1968–2025
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
786 girls have been named Kavita since 1968, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kavita has been recorded 786 times among girls since 1968, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- 786 total births
- 1968–2025 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
786 girls have been named Kavita since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2025.
- 786
- total births
- 1968–2025
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Kavita was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
33 babies were named Kavita in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Kavita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kavita splits its recorded history at 1991: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1983 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kavita at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Kavita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (1983)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Kavita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kavita's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Kavita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s
1970s
170 births
- 1980s
1980s
272 births
- 1990s
1990s
199 births
- 2000s 96
2000s
96 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 272 births (35% of all-time use).
How Kavita compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kavita's total volume
Kavita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kavita by state
Where Kavita concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 99 | 12.6% |
| #2 | California | | 30 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Kavita's total US births 12.6%
Even split
99 of 786 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kavita? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 786 babies named Kavita. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 33 births.
When was Kavita most popular? ▼
Kavita was most popular in the 1980s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Kavita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kavita are New York (99 births), California (30 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Kavita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kavita since 1968 -- 58 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kavita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kavya, Kaveri, Kavitha, Kaveah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kavita's data
- Kavita's decade-level peak was the 1980s (272 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Kavitas (99 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Kavita
Nearby Names Like Kavita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kavita
Kavya Girl
#2548 2,146 births
Kaveri Girl
#9287 122 births
Kavitha Girl
115 births
Kaveah Girl
#6905 113 births
Kavina Girl
86 births
Compare Kavita side by side: Kavita vs Kavya Kavita vs Kaveri Kavita vs Kavitha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1968–2025 (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. "Kavita: Baby Name Since 1968 - 786 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kavita. 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 Kavita 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 June 2026.