UK girl's name
Ghita
A Moroccan feminine name derived from Arabic meaning "rainfall" or "showers".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ghita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ghita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4739, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. 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.
Ghita is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Ghita. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ghita ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 girls were registered as Ghita.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ghita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4739
2013
Births in 2013
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Ghita mean?
The name Ghita is believed to have originated from the Arabic language and culture. It is a variation of the Arabic name Ghaith, which means "rain" or "shower". The name is derived from the Arabic root word "ghayth", which is associated with life-giving rain and fertility.
In the Islamic tradition, Ghaith is one of the 99 names of Allah, representing the attribute of the "Giver of Rain" or "The Sender of Rain". This association with rain and fertility has made the name Ghita a popular choice for newborn babies in many Arabic-speaking countries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ghita can be found in the writings of the 9th-century Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi. He mentioned a woman named Ghita in one of his famous poems, praising her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ghita. One of the most famous was Ghita Nouri (1944-2010), a Moroccan singer and actress known for her captivating performances and her contribution to Moroccan music and culture.
Another notable figure was Ghita Alami (1923-2012), a Moroccan writer and women's rights activist. She was a prominent figure in the fight for gender equality and played a crucial role in the advancement of women's education and empowerment in Morocco.
In the world of sports, Ghita Beltran (born 1992) is a Spanish professional tennis player who has achieved notable success on the WTA Tour. She has won several singles and doubles titles throughout her career.
Ghita Chaaban (born 1974) is a Lebanese-Canadian writer and poet. Her work explores themes of identity, displacement, and the complexities of the Lebanese diaspora. She has published several acclaimed books of poetry and has received numerous literary awards.
Ghita Nandini (born 1938) is an Indonesian singer and actress who has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Indonesian popular culture and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to music and cinema.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ghita by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ghita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4739 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ghita
- Grace 79,208
- Georgia 48,838
- Gracie 18,387
- Georgina 15,599
- Gabriella 10,902
- Gemma 8,350
- Gabrielle 7,154
- Georgie 4,883
- Gabriela 3,300
- Genevieve 2,393
- Gracie-Mae 1,727
- Greta 1,283
FAQ
Ghita: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ghita in the UK right now?
In 2013, Ghita was ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ghita most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Ghita in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ghita?
A Moroccan feminine name derived from Arabic meaning "rainfall" or "showers".
How many people are called Ghita in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Ghita 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.