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Sitara

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Pronounced seet-AR-a /sit.ˈær.æ/Medium

Meaning: StarMedium

In 30 seconds: Sitara means 'star' and comes from Urdu. It is a lyrical, three-syllable name with a clear, luminous meaning.
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Origin MediumUrdu
MeaningStar
U.S. rank (2025)#2351 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births78 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 804

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202519872025

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

Sitara is an Urdu name meaning 'star,' a sense that gives it instant warmth and imagery. The same word for star surfaces in related forms such as the Persian Setareh and Setare, and the Central Asian Sitora. These cousins show how widely the 'star' idea travels across the region.

The soft rolling syllables of Sitara echo the Persian variants Setareh and Setare, all sharing that bright celestial meaning while differing slightly in spelling and pronunciation.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Sitara is 'star', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Sitara β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SetareSetarehSitora

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sitara mean?

Sitara is usually explained as meaning 'star' and is most often linked with Urdu tradition.

How do you pronounce Sitara?

It's commonly said seet-AR-a /sit.ˈær.æ/.

Is Sitara a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Sitara is used as a girl name.

How popular is Sitara?

In 2024, Sitara ranked #2733 in the U.S. for girls, with 63 births recorded.

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