Anita

Girl

Origin: Spanish · Hebrew

Meaning

“gracious favor”

Cultural Notes

Anita is a Spanish and Scandinavian diminutive of Ana or Anna and was popular in the United States particularly in the 1950s.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1950s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Anita

  • Anita Baker, Anita Hill

Variants & Spellings

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