Amrita
Meaning
“Sanskrit for the nectar of immortality drunk by the gods; famously borne by Amrita Sher-Gil, a founder of modern Indian painting who died at 28.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Amrita has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Amrita
Most people given the name Amrita in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Amrita deep dive
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