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UK girl's name

Sitra

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "veil" or "covering".

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.

Sitra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sitra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4634, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 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.

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

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Sitra. 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

  • Sitra ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 4 girls were registered as Sitra.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sitra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4634

2021

Births in 2021

4

Latest year

Peak year

2021

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Sitra mean?

The name Sitra originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been the primary language of Hindu scriptures and classical Indian literature. It is believed to have emerged around the 2nd millennium BCE in the Indian subcontinent.

Sitra is derived from the Sanskrit word "sitra," which translates to "bright" or "shining." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as radiant or possessed a luminous quality.

In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to celestial beings and deities with names similar to Sitra. For instance, the Rig Veda mentions a deity named "Sitra," who was associated with the sun and its brilliance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sitra can be traced back to the 6th century BCE. Sitra Acharya, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, lived during this period and made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sitra. In the 9th century CE, Sitra Bhanu was a revered scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and vedantic principles.

During the 12th century, Sitra Misra was a respected poet and author from the Indian state of Odisha. He is best known for his epic poem, "Sitra Samhita," which narrated the life and teachings of the Hindu god Krishna.

In the 16th century, Sitra Devi was a prominent figure in the Rajput kingdoms of India. She was a queen and a skilled warrior who played a crucial role in defending her kingdom against foreign invaders.

Another notable figure with the name Sitra was Sitra Gupta, a 17th-century artist and calligrapher from Bengal. His intricate calligraphic works and paintings are celebrated for their beauty and intricate details.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Sitra by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sitra 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 #4634 4 1

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FAQ

Sitra: questions and answers

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

In 2021, Sitra was ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Sitra most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 4 babies registered as Sitra in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sitra?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "veil" or "covering".

How many people are called Sitra in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Sitra 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.