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Armita

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Pronounced ar-MEE-tuh /ɑːrˈmiː.tə/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Armita, linked to 'free; noble' and to the idea of a vestal or chaste devotee (tied to Old Persian Armaiti, a Zoroastrian figure of devotion). A dignified name.Low

In 30 seconds: A dignified Persian name: Armita means 'free; noble; a vestal' (said 'ar-MEE-tuh'). Elegant and meaningful.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian Armita, linked to 'free; noble' and to the idea of a vestal or chaste devotee (tied to Old Persian Armaiti, a Zoroastrian figure of devotion). A dignified name.
U.S. rank (2015)#13152 ↘ Falling
2015 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419182015

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

Armita is a Persian name linked to 'free; noble' and to a vestal or devout figure, echoing Old Persian Armaiti ('devotion'). Dignified and elegant — rare in the U.S. (said 'ar-MEE-tuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Iran. Rare, dignified, and meaningful.

Did you know? Armita is Persian for 'free; noble,' tied to the idea of a vestal or devotee (and to the Zoroastrian Armaiti, 'devotion') — a dignified name we note honestly (said 'ar-MEE-tuh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Armita — Persian 'free; noble; vestal'

Variations

ArminaArmitehArmitta

Nicknames

ArmiMita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Armita mean?

Armita is Persian for 'free; noble,' tied to the idea of a vestal or devotee (and to the Zoroastrian Armaiti, 'devotion').

How do you pronounce Armita?

It's said ar-MEE-tuh /ɑːrˈmiː.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Armita a boy or girl name?

Armita is a girl's name.

How popular is Armita?

Armita is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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