Sita

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Pronounced SEE-tah /ˈsi.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit sita, 'a furrow (in the earth)' — the goddess Sita, wife of Rama and an incarnation of Lakshmi; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: A furrow; the goddess Sita: Sita is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SEE-tah').

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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit sita, 'a furrow (in the earth)' — the goddess Sita, wife of Rama and an incarnation of Lakshmi; we note the deity

U.S. rank (2025)#11795 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 482

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sita comes from the Sanskrit sita, 'a furrow (in the earth)' — the goddess Sita, wife of Rama and an incarnation of Lakshmi (we note the deity). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SEE-tah').

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

Did you know? Sita means 'a furrow (in the earth)' in Sanskrit — the goddess Sita, wife of Rama and an incarnation of Lakshmi — a lyrical, classic name (we note the deity; said 'SEE-tah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Sita — Hindu deity

Variations

SeetaSithaSeetha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sita mean?

Sita is Sanskrit for 'a furrow' — the goddess Sita, wife of Rama. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Sita?

It's said SEE-tah /ˈsi.tɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sita a boy or girl name?

Sita is a girl's name.

How popular is Sita?

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