Sitara is a distinctive choice, ranked #2254 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Sitara in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2254
About the Name Sitara
2024 marks Sitara's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #2254. The name has climbed 1193 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.
Sitara is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sitara
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Sitara per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sitara in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Sitara is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1193 places over the last five years to #2254 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Sitara is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Sitara does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Sitaras in the wild.
12
UK babies named Sitara (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1193 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sitara
Likely around 1 other Sitara in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Sitara
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Sitara Devi was an Indian dancer of the classical Kathak style of dancing, a singer, and an actress. She was the recipient of several awards and accolades, and performed at several prestigious venues in India and abroad; including the Royal Albert Hall, London and at the Carnegie Hall, New York.
Sitara-e-Shujaat (Urdu: ستارہِ شجاعت, lit. 'Star of Valour'), sometimes spelled Sitara-i-Shujaat, is the second-highest civil award for bravery bestowed by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.