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Chaitra

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Pronounced CHY-trah /ˈtʃaɪ.trɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Chaitra — the first month of the traditional Hindu calendar (in spring), named for the star ChitraLow

In 30 seconds: The first month of spring: Chaitra is Sanskrit, a spring month-name. Lyrical, fresh, and warm (said 'CHY-trah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Chaitra — the first month of the traditional Hindu calendar (in spring), named for the star Chitra
U.S. rank (2025)#11144 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 264

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819772025

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

Chaitra comes from Sanskrit Chaitra — the first month of the traditional Hindu calendar, falling in spring (March-April), named for the star Chitra. A lyrical, fresh month-name (said 'CHY-trah'; nickname Chai).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-first-month-of-spring at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Chaitra is the first month of the traditional Hindu calendar — a spring month, named for the star Chitra — a lyrical, fresh month-name (said 'CHY-trah').
Overall data confidence 55%
Sanskrit references — Chaitra — month-name

Variations

ChaitraliChitra

Nicknames

Chai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chaitra mean?

Chaitra is Sanskrit for 'the first month of the Hindu calendar' (a spring month).

How do you pronounce Chaitra?

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

Is Chaitra a boy or girl name?

Chaitra is a girl's name.

How popular is Chaitra?

Chaitra is a rare name in the U.S.

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