Almitra
A feminine name of Arabic origin possibly meaning "friend" or "wise counselor."
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Almitra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Almitra today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Almitra births was 1976 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Almitra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Almitra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1976
9 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1979 SSA rank
#10,248
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Almitra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Almitra from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 19 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Almitra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Almitra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Almitra
The name Almitra is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent and the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "mitra," which means "friend" or "companion," with the prefix "al" potentially signifying "great" or "supreme."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Almitra can be found in the philosophical work "The Prophet" by the Lebanese-American writer and poet Kahlil Gibran, published in 1923. In this book, Almitra is the name of a character who engages in dialogues with the prophet Almustafa. The name's inclusion in this renowned literary work suggests its use and recognition within certain cultural and philosophical circles during the early 20th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Almitra. One such person was Almitra Patel (1916-2001), an Indian activist and politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, from 1962 to 1977. She was also a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi.
Another historical figure with this name was Almitra Kathpalia (1902-1967), an Indian lawyer and one of the first female advocates in the British Indian Empire. She was a pioneering figure in the legal profession and actively advocated for women's rights and gender equality.
In the realm of literature, Almitra Kulkarni (1935-2015) was a renowned Indian author and poet who wrote extensively in the Marathi language. Her works explored themes of feminism, social justice, and the human condition, and she received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to Marathi literature.
Additionally, Almitra Purnell (born 1968) is an American actress and singer who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The First Wives Club" and "Ally McBeal." She has also performed on Broadway and released several albums as a singer.
Another notable figure named Almitra is Almitra Vaziraney (born 1979), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who specializes in the Kathak dance form. She has performed and taught around the world, promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Indian classical dance.
People
Almitra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Almitra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Almitra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Almitra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Almitra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Almitra a common name?
We classify Almitra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Almitra most popular?
The single biggest year for Almitra was 1976, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Almitra is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Almitra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Almitra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.