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Nithara

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Pronounced nih-TAH-rah /nɪˈtɑ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit/Tamil, variously glossed 'a star' and 'deeply rooted; firmly grounded'; sources vary, so routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A star; deeply rooted: Nithara is Sanskrit/Tamil. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'nih-TAH-rah').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit/Tamil, variously glossed 'a star' and 'deeply rooted; firmly grounded'; sources vary, so routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#9358 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

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

Nithara comes from the Sanskrit/Tamil, variously glossed 'a star' and 'deeply rooted; firmly grounded' (sources vary, so routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'nih-TAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in South Indian families. Rare, a-star at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nithara is a Sanskrit/Tamil name, variously 'a star' and 'deeply rooted' — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'nih-TAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Nithara — Sanskrit/Tamil; routes uncertain

Variations

NitaraNithira

Nicknames

Nithi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nithara mean?

Nithara is Sanskrit/Tamil, variously 'a star' and 'deeply rooted'; sources vary, so we note the routes.

How do you pronounce Nithara?

It's said nih-TAH-rah /nɪˈtɑ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nithara a boy or girl name?

Nithara is a girl's name.

How popular is Nithara?

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

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