Anita — meaning in English Spanish → English · translate English → Spanish instead English meaning Anita name A female given name, a Spanish diminutive of Ana ("Ann"). Annie name A female given name, a diminutive of Ann popular since the 19th century. Senses Anita is used for these senses in English: Anita A en given name. Annie A en given name. Also, a popular given name in the 19th century.