Anitra is a unique and exotic name of African origin. It is derived from the Swahili word "anita," which means "she has come." This name was popularized by the poem "Anitra's Dance" written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, which tells the story of a young woman who dances with soldiers during World War II. Despite its African roots, Anitra is not widely used in Africa and is more commonly found in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway. It is considered an uncommon but charming name that carries a strong cultural significance.
"The name Anitra experienced a significant boom in popularity from the mid-50s to the early 70s, with a peak of 174 births in 1973 and a gradual decline thereafter, reaching as low as 6 births per year after 2005. Overall, there have been 4379 recorded births since 1923."