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UK girl's name

Anwitha

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "without envy or jealousy".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Anwitha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anwitha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Anwitha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Anwitha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Anwitha ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 girls were registered as Anwitha.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anwitha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5581

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2021

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Anwitha mean?

The name Anwitha is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world and has its origins in ancient India. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "anwitha," which means "unobstructed" or "without obstacles."

In Hindu mythology, the name Anwitha is sometimes associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is the deity of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. It is believed that the name Anwitha was bestowed upon female children in the hope that they would live a life free from obstacles and challenges, and be blessed with abundance and prosperity.

The earliest recorded use of the name Anwitha can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. However, due to the vast time period over which these texts were written and the lack of precise dating, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact time when the name first came into use.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Anwitha. One of the earliest known figures was Anwitha Devi, a Hindu queen who ruled the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century (born around 1420). She was known for her patronage of the arts and literature, and her reign was marked by prosperity and cultural flourishing.

Another prominent Anwitha was Anwitha Narayana, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 15th century (born around 1450). He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and astrology, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.

In the 19th century, Anwitha Bai was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer (born in 1831). She played an active role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, and worked tirelessly to promote education and women's rights in India.

More recently, Anwitha Chakravarthy was an accomplished Indian classical dancer and choreographer (born in 1938, died in 2018). She was widely recognized for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of classical Indian dance forms, particularly Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.

Another notable Anwitha was Anwitha Bhat, an Indian writer and journalist (born in 1955). She has written extensively on topics related to women's issues, social justice, and human rights, and has received several awards and accolades for her work.

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Decades

Anwitha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anwitha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5581 3 1

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FAQ

Anwitha: questions and answers

How popular is the name Anwitha in the UK right now?

In 2021, Anwitha was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Anwitha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Anwitha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Anwitha?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "without envy or jealousy".

How many people are called Anwitha in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Anwitha across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.