Nivedita
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 85 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Nivedita, you're looking at a name that fewer than 85 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Nivedita a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
Nivedita is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nivedita is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'one who is dedicated to God' or 'offered.' Sister Nivedita (Margaret Noble) was the Irish disciple of Swami Vivekananda who dedicated her life to Indian education and independence.
Nivedita is sacred dedication — a name of selfless devotion to both God and humanity.
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In the American context, Nivedita is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1983–2011). Its Sanskrit roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 85 total births, Nivedita exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nivedita has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1983.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 62 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 12 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
The Story of Nivedita
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Nivedita is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Nivedita are most likely born between 1992 and 2011.
How rare is Nivedita?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nivedita is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, peaked in the 2000s with 62 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Nivedita by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 1983–2011)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | #16249 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16921 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17049 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10426 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14113 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13803 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8677 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14832 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12781 |
| 1999 | 7 | #12305 |
| 1996 | 5 | #15173 |
| 1983 | 5 | #11458 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2011