Namitha is of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit 'Nami' meaning 'bowing down, obeisance', and 'tha', signifying 'that'. This name has gained popularity in recent times due to its unique sound and spelling, while retaining a familiar Indian roots. It is considered unisex but is more commonly used for females.
The name Namitha saw an increase in popularity with 7 births recorded in both 2001 and 2005, while there were fewer births in 2003, totaling at 5. Over these three years, the name was given to a cumulative total of 19 babies.