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Anitta

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Pronounced ah-NEE-tah /ɑˈni.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: Anitta is a spelling of Anita, the Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Ana, which descends from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favour'. The double-t spelling is best known from the Brazilian singer Anitta, which we note honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: Anitta is a spelling of Anita - the Spanish 'little Ana', from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' (said 'ah-NEE-tah').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningAnitta is a spelling of Anita, the Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Ana, which descends from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favour'. The double-t spelling is best known from the Brazilian singer Anitta, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#15433 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 100

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195619392024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anitta is a spelling of Anita, the Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Ana - 'little Ana'. Ana descends from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace, favour'. Anita has been well used across the Spanish-speaking world for generations; the double-t Anitta is best known today as the stage name of the Brazilian pop singer, and we note that association honestly. In the U.S. the spelling is rare (said 'ah-NEE-tah').

This spelling appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare in form, classic in root.

Did you know? Anita is simply 'little Ana', and Ana goes back to the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'. The double-t spelling is carried today by the Brazilian singer Anitta, which we note honestly (said 'ah-NEE-tah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Anitta — Spelling of Anita; Spanish diminutive of Ana; Hebrew Hannah 'grace'. Brazilian singer Anitta.

Variations

AnitaAnnitaAnett

Nicknames

AnaNitaAni

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Anita— the standard spelling of the same name
Ana— the root name behind this one
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anitta mean?

Anitta is a spelling of Anita, the Spanish diminutive of Ana, from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace, favour'.

How do you pronounce Anitta?

It's said ah-NEE-tah /ɑˈni.tɑ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anitta a boy or girl name?

Anitta is a girl's name.

How popular is Anitta?

This spelling is very rare in the U.S., though Anita is far better known.

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