Annetra
A feminine name of unknown etymology and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Annetra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Annetra today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Annetra births was 1975 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Annetra. 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 Annetra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
1975
9 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1978 SSA rank
#9,844
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Annetra: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Annetra 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 Annetra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 33 | 33 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Annetra
The name Annetra is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE in ancient India. It is a feminine name composed of the Sanskrit words "anna" meaning "food" or "grain" and "tra" meaning "protector" or "guardian." The name thus translates to "protector of food" or "guardian of grain."
In early Hindu culture, agriculture and the cultivation of grains were of immense importance, and names related to these concepts held significant symbolic value. It is possible that the name Annetra was initially bestowed upon women who played a role in safeguarding the community's food supply or overseeing agricultural activities.
While there are no direct references to the name Annetra in ancient Hindu texts or scriptures, its Sanskrit roots suggest it may have been in use among certain communities or regions in ancient India. The earliest recorded instances of the name are found in historical records from the medieval period, around the 10th century CE.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Annetra was a Hindu princess who lived in the 11th century CE in the region that is now the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to promote education and literacy among women of her time.
Another notable figure named Annetra was a 13th-century Sanskrit scholar and poet from the southern Indian region of Karnataka. Her works, though fragmentary, are among the earliest known literary compositions by a woman in the Kannada language.
In the 16th century, Annetra was the name of a renowned courtesan and dancer who graced the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in northern India. Her skills in dance and music were widely celebrated, and she is said to have been a prominent figure in the vibrant cultural life of the Mughal court.
During the 18th century, an Annetra was recorded as being a skilled weaver and textile artist in the city of Varanasi, known for its rich tradition of handloom weaving. Her intricate and highly prized fabrics were sought after by the local nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.
In more recent history, Annetra Ganguly (1928-2008) was a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in reviving and popularizing the Odissi dance form. She was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for her contributions to the performing arts.
People
Annetra + last name combinations
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FAQ
Annetra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Annetra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Annetra 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Annetra a common name?
We classify Annetra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Annetra most popular?
The single biggest year for Annetra was 1975, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Annetra is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Annetra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Annetra 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.