Mitra
Meaningfriend · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,508 in 1971
8 babies were named Mitra in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,511 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1961–2025
US births per million boys, 2003–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mitra you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Mitra, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mitra would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMitra first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #3,508. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMitra has slipped 2,511 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Mitra means “friend”. Our records link it to French and Indian roots.
About the name Mitra
Mitra is a girl name of French and Indian origin meaning “friend”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-tra”. US birth records list Mitra for girls from 1961 to 2025, in 61 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #3,508 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:French namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.7 | 370,370 girls |
| 1970s | 5.4 | 185,185 girls |
| 1980s | 7.5 | 132,450 girls |
| 1990s | 4.7 | 212,766 girls |
| 2000s | 5.7 | 176,991 girls |
| 2010s | 5.3 | 190,114 girls |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 186,916 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Mitra
What does the name Mitra mean?
Mitra means “friend” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Mitra?
Mitra has French, Indian roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Mitra a boy or girl name?
Mitra is a girl name.
How popular is the name Mitra?
Mitra ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#3,508).