Anita
Meaning: Soft enough to whisper, strong enough to remember
Origin: Spanish/Hebrew (via Dutch)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Netherlands: #37
Total births: 16,805
History: Anita is a Spanish diminutive of Ana (Anna), from the Hebrew Hannah meaning grace. Widespread in the Netherlands since the mid-20th century.
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2015) | #5 |
| Babies named Anita in 2015 | 3 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 16,805 |
| Peak year | 1964 (1,062 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #5 |
| Years in records | 1952–2015 (62 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 301 spots |
Frequently asked about Anita
What does the name Anita mean?
Anita means “Soft enough to whisper, strong enough to remember” from Spanish/Hebrew (via Dutch) roots.
What is the origin of the name Anita?
Anita has Spanish/Hebrew (via Dutch) origin. The traditional meaning is “Soft enough to whisper, strong enough to remember”.
How popular is Anita in the Netherlands?
Anita ranked #5 in the Netherlands in 2015 — given to 3 babies that year.
When was Anita most popular?
Anita peaked in 1964 with 1,062 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Anita a boy or girl name?
Anita is predominantly a girls' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Anitas in registered births are female.
Is the name Anita rising or falling in popularity?
Anita has risen 301 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the Netherlands — from #306 in 2010 to #5 in 2015.
How long has Anita been recorded in the Netherlands?
Anita appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 62 years — from 1952 through 2015.