Pritha
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Pritha is a Sanskrit name associated with the meaning “daughter of Prithu” or “earth”. It is a rare name, predominantly used for girls, with 93.55% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Pritha
Pritha is a beautiful and significant name of Indian and Sanskrit origin. It is another name for Kunti, one of the most revered figures in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. Kunti was the biological mother of Karna and the mother of the Pandavas (Yudhishthira, Bhima, and Arjuna). The name Pritha is said to mean "daughter of Prithu," referring to an ancient king, or can also be interpreted as "earth." It signifies resilience, motherhood, and a deep connection to ancient wisdom and epic tales.
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Gender Usage of the Name Pritha
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Pritha is predominantly used as a name for girls. Approximately 93.55% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Pritha
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Pritha is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 6.54M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 755K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Pritha ranked #16,376 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Pritha shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #4,510 in 1985. Its lowest recorded position was #16,376 in 2025. Over the last 16 years (2009–2025) the name fell -3248 places (from #13,128 to #16,376).
Characteristics of the Name Pritha
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- P — Girl Names Starting with P
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Pritha features a two-syllable, initial-stress pattern that creates a compact yet resonant phonetic weight. The name is deeply linked to the Mystical & Ancient aesthetic through its presence in the Mahabharata epic. Its direct phonetic delivery conveys a sense of historical significance and grounded strength.
Middle Names For Pritha
Middle names used with PrithaMethodology
Pritha is most frequently used with: Pritha Villa
Middle name suggestions for PrithaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Pritha is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Pritha Moore · Pritha Mills · Pritha Marsh · Pritha Marks · Pritha Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Pritha
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Preethi · Prutha · Preethy · View all 4 names
Spelled Like Pritha Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Prutha · Pratha · Prithika · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Patricia · Pamela · Paula · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Pritha in ASL
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