Chela vs Smita

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smita

Girl #36,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smiled, one who smiles"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi Marathi Bengali Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,271
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Smi, Mita

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Chela Rank #36,217
Smita Rank #36,271

Chela is more popular, ranked #36217 vs #36271 for Smita.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chela ___

No pairings available yet.

Smita ___

  • Smita Priya
  • Smita Rani
  • Smita Devi
  • Smita Lakshmi
  • Smita Ananya

Sibling Name Ideas

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Priya Anita Rohan Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chela or Smita more popular?

Chela is more popular, ranked #36217 compared to Smita at #36271 in the United States.

What do Chela and Smita mean?

Smita means "smiled, one who smiles" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Chela and Smita boy or girl names?

Chela is primarily a girl name. Smita is primarily a girl name.

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