Anitra
Anitra is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Uncertain; created by Henrik Ibsen, likely influenced by Anita or exotic literary name forms.
Origin and history
Anitra is a modern given name famously featured as an Arabian chieftain's daughter in Henrik Ibsen's 1867 verse drama Peer Gynt. The name was likely invented or adapted by Ibsen, possibly inspired by the name Anita or Arabic name patterns. It saw moderate usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century but is rarely given today.
Popularity in the United States
4,379 babies in the United States have been named Anitra since 1880. It ranks #2653 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.2 %)
- LA (10.2 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 12 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 74 |
| 1950-1960 | 176 |
| 1960-1970 | 329 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,489 |
| 1980-1990 | 735 |
| 1990-2000 | 390 |
| 2000-2010 | 116 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Anitra
- Anitra Ford: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- The name was introduced to global culture through Henrik Ibsen's 1867 play Peer Gynt.
- Edvard Grieg composed the famous orchestral piece 'Anitra's Dance' for Ibsen's play.