Girls name · California
Anita in California
Anita was the 970th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 28 babies named Anita that year. Since 1910, California families have named 18,245 babies Anita.
Popularity over time
Anita in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 28 | 58th |
| 1926 | 99 | 82nd |
| 1943 | 241 | 68th |
| 1959 | 440 | 87th |
| 1976 | 177 | 167th |
| 1992 | 91 | 464th |
| 2009 | 34 | 1005th |
| 2025 | 28 | 970th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 58th in 1910 to 970th in 2025.
The most babies named Anita in California in a single year was 486, in 1956. Its best showing was 49th among girls names in 1932.
Across the country, Anita reached its best rank of 15th in Arizona (1912). See Anita in every state →
How popular is Anita in California?
Anita was the 970th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 28 babies named Anita that year. Since 1910, California families have named 18,245 babies Anita.
How many babies are named Anita in California?
In 2025, 28 babies were named Anita in California. The most babies named Anita in California in a single year was 486, in 1956.
What is the rank of Anita in California?
Anita ranked 970th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 49th among girls names in 1932.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.