Name meaning & stats
Smita
Smita. 134 US babies since 1940, peak 1981. Notable Smitas are 1.4× over-represented as scientists.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1981
134 US babies were named Smita between 1940 and 2025.
Where Smitas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | Low · 4 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Journalist | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Scientist | 1.4× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable women who are scientists, Smitas show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1981)