Alita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Alita is a name of Latin origin meaning 'noble' or 'winged'. It has evolved from the Latin 'alis' and carries connotations of elevation and grace. While it does not have biblical relevance, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a modern name. Its variants include Alitae and Alyta, and it is associated with a strong and graceful image.

The name Alita is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alita has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3692nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2887th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2386th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2823rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4856th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6848th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2530th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alita"

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Pronunciation

/əˈliːtə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Alita is derived from the Latin word 'alis', meaning 'winged' or 'noble'. It is often associated with the concept of elevation or upliftment.

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Meaning

noble, winged

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Language Evolution

Alita (Modern), Alita (Latin), Ala (Old Latin)

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Historical Usage

The name Alita has gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially in various cultures influenced by Latin languages.

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Variants & Derivatives

Alita, Alitae, Alyta

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Alita is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with strength and grace due to its meaning.

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Famous People

Alita Battle Angel (fictional character), Alita (character in various media adaptations)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alita"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Alita"

"Alita" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3692nd of 9107 109
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2887th of 9204 177
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2386th of 12526 419
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2823rd of 19264 411
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4856th of 27321 288
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 6848th of 35406 273
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2530th of 30306 850

Regional Popularity of "Alita" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Alita" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
2227th/2227
90.08%
2189th/2430
- 92.07%
2555th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 73.41%
2557th/3483
- -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 93.65%
4191st/4475
- 100.00%
6317th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 100.00%
7313th/7313
94.43%
7047th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
50.28%
2003rd/3984
63.34%
2842nd/4487
41.03%
2799th/6822
29.86%
1874th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Alita"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Alita" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.