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Mithila

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Pronounced mih-THEE-lah /mɪˈθiː.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Mithila, the ancient kingdom said to be the birthplace of Sita in the Ramayana. As a girl's name it honors that heritage; there is no single word-gloss, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of epic heritage: Mithila is the ancient kingdom of Sita (said 'mih-THEE-lah'). Storied and graceful.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Mithila, the ancient kingdom said to be the birthplace of Sita in the Ramayana. As a girl's name it honors that heritage; there is no single word-gloss, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#8194 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 54

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520092025

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

Mithila is a Sanskrit place name — the ancient kingdom said to be Sita's homeland in the Ramayana, also famed for Mithila (Madhubani) painting. As a girl's name it carries that heritage rather than a single word-gloss, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'mih-THEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, storied, and graceful.

Did you know? Mithila is the name of the ancient kingdom that, in the Ramayana, was the birthplace of Sita — a name rich in Indian epic heritage, which we note (said 'mih-THEE-lah').
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References — Mithila — Sanskrit; kingdom of Sita; Ramayana; noted

Variations

MaithiliMithilaa

Nicknames

MithiMila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mithila mean?

Mithila is the ancient kingdom said to be Sita's birthplace in the Ramayana; the name honors that heritage, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mithila?

It's said mih-THEE-lah /mɪˈθiː.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mithila a boy or girl name?

Mithila is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mithila?

Mithila is a rare name in the U.S.

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