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Chaithra

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Pronounced CHY-trah /ˈtʃaɪ.trə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu lunar calendar (spring), tied to the star Chitra. A spring-and-season name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A springtime Sanskrit name: Chaithra is Chaitra, the first Hindu lunar month (said 'CHY-trah'). Fresh and rooted.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu lunar calendar (spring), tied to the star Chitra. A spring-and-season name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#15655 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620162023

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

Chaithra is the Sanskrit Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu lunar calendar (spring). It reads fresh and rooted — rare in the U.S., noted respectfully (said 'CHY-trah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, more familiar in India. Rare, fresh, and season-rooted.

Did you know? Chaithra comes from the Sanskrit Chaitra — the first month of the Hindu lunar calendar, a spring month tied to the star Chitra — a fresh, season-rooted name, noted respectfully (said 'CHY-trah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Chaithra — Sanskrit Chaitra; first month of Hindu lunar calendar

Variations

ChitraVaishnaviMeghana

Nicknames

ChaiThra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chaithra mean?

Chaithra is the Sanskrit Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu lunar calendar (spring), tied to the star Chitra.

How do you pronounce Chaithra?

It's said CHY-trah /ˈtʃaɪ.trə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chaithra a boy or girl name?

Chaithra is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Chaithra?

Chaithra is a very rare name in the U.S.

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