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Mithila

Quick answerMithila derives from Sanskrit and refers to an ancient kingdom in north India, with the name likely meaning "boundary" or "limit" in Sanskrit, referring to the bordered or demarcated nature of the region.

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#8,194
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2025
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,406

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Mithila

Mithila derives from Sanskrit and refers to an ancient kingdom in north India, with the name likely meaning "boundary" or "limit" in Sanskrit, referring to the bordered or demarcated nature of the region.

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Etymology

Mithila derives from Sanskrit and refers to an ancient kingdom in north India, with the name likely meaning "boundary" or "limit" in Sanskrit, referring to the bordered or demarcated nature of the region. The name is primarily used in Hindu culture and Indian communities, with historical significance as the capital of the Videha kingdom and birthplace of Sita in Hindu tradition, as well as being associated with the Mithila art tradition of Bihar.

Mithila currently ranks #8,194 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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