Kavita
Borrowed from Sanskrit कविता (kavitā, “poem”).
Every Kavita since 1968 — 786 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kavita
Kavita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,055 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 786 American babies have been named Kavita. Its peak came in 1983, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kavita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kavita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,055 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,881 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,145 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,860 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,749 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,221 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,581 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,681 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,365 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,569 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,054 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,053 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,799 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,869 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,028 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,667 |
| 1985 | 31 | #2,973 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,260 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,336 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,476 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Kavita
- Kavita Krishnamurthy Singer · b. 1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kavita mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit कविता (kavitā, “poem”).
How popular is the name Kavita in 2025?
Kavita ranked #14,055 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kavita?
786 babies have been named Kavita in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kavita most popular?
Kavita peaked in 1983, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Kavita a boy or girl name?
Kavita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kavita rising or falling?
Kavita is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kavita?
Well-known people named Kavita include Kavita Krishnamurthy (singer).