Girl · #3,908 in 2026

Nitara

This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.

Current Rank
#3,908
Peak Rank
#3,876 (2024)
Total Babies
388
5-Yr Trend
+37%
1981
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#3876
Peak Rank
388
Total Count
26
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nitara

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.

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The Story of Nitara

Nitara first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 38 Nitaras were born — ranking #3,876 that year. As of 2026, Nitara ranks #3,908 for baby girls with 38 births, rising sharply (+37% over the past five years). In total, more than 388 Nitaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nitara

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nitara is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nitara

What does the name Nitara mean?
This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.
How popular is Nitara in 2026?
In 2026, Nitara ranks #3,908 among girls' names in the U.S., with 38 babies given the name that year.
When was Nitara most popular?
Nitara reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #3,876 that year with 38 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Nitara most popular?
Nitara has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nitara.
Is Nitara a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nitara is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Nitara?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nitara include Jalea, Sydnei, Avry. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nitara

Nitara is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 388 births in the dataset. Nitara's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #3,876. Use the chart and map above to compare Nitara's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.