Harshitha is of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit 'Harshita,' meaning 'smile' or 'happy.' It's a unisex name, commonly used for both boys and girls in India. The name gained popularity due to its positive connotation and the trend of using Sanskrit names. Harshitha is often shortened to Harshi or Shitha, but it sounds equally beautiful when used in full.
"Harshitha saw its peak popularity between 2012 and 2016, with 20 births in 2012 and over 14 births every year thereafter until 2016. However, there's been a decline since then, with only 5 births each in 2018 and 2023."