Total births
350
Girls' name · since 1981
Nitara
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 350 babies named Nitara, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3930
- among girls today
- 350
- born since 1981
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Nitara is the #3930 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 350 recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Nitara recorded 350 times among girls since 1981, holding rank #3930 nationally today, ahead of 78% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #3930 among girls today
- 350 born since 1981
- 2020s peak decade
- 78% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nitara is currently the #3930 girls' name in America, more common than 78% of girls - 350 born since 1981, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3930
- among girls today
- 350
- born since 1981
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Nitara vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3930
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 78% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Nitara was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
38 babies were named Nitara in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Nitara compares
350 48th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nitara's all-time total is 8% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nitara | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 350 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nitara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nitara splits its recorded history at 2013: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nitara at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,930
Active since
1981
Nitara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Nitara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nitara's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Nitara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s 48
2000s
48 births
- 2010s
2010s
121 births
- 2020s
2020s
151 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 151 births (43% of all-time use).
Nitara by state
Where Nitara concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 66 | 18.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Nitara's total US births 18.9%
Even split
66 of 350 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nitara? ▼
350 babies have been named Nitara since 1981. It currently ranks #3930 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 38 births.
When was Nitara most popular? ▼
Nitara was most popular in the 2020s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Nitara most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nitara are California (66 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Nitara been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nitara since 1981 -- 45 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nitara? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nita, Nitya, Nithya, Nitza, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nitara's data
- California records the most Nitaras (66 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 Nitara
Nearby Names Like Nitara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nitara
Nita Girl
#9561 14,268 births
Nitya Girl
#3104 1,136 births
Nithya Girl
#5671 822 births
Nitza Girl
547 births
Nitasha Girl
323 births
Compare Nitara side by side: Nitara vs Nita Nitara vs Nitya Nitara vs Nithya
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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, 1981–2025 (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. "Nitara: #3930 Girls' Name - 350 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nitara. 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 Nitara 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.