Anita

Meaning of Anita

The name means 'grace' or 'favor'. It suggests someone who is full of kindness and charm.

Anita has Spanish, Hebrew roots — browse every Spanish, Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Anita

After ranking as high as #736 in 2000, Anita has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Anita

• Anita Ekberg
  Swedish actress, star of La Dolce Vita
• Anita Baker
  Grammy-winning American R&B singer
• Anita Hill
  American lawyer, professor, and activist
• Anita Roddick
  Founder of The Body Shop
• Anita Pallenberg
  Actress, model, Rolling Stones muse

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Questions about the name Anita

What does the name Anita mean?

Anita means the name means 'grace' or 'favor'. it suggests someone who is full of kindness and charm, and it comes from Spanish, Hebrew origins.

Is Anita a boy's or a girl's name?

Anita is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Anita?

Anita did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Anita most popular?

Anita peaked at #736 in 2000.