Vita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vita originates from Latin, meaning 'life'. It has evolved through various languages, retaining its meaning. The name is associated with positivity and vitality, and it does not have a biblical reference. It has gained popularity in both historical and modern contexts.
The name Vita is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Vita has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Vita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 910th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1054th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1429th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2385th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5414th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5972nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4322nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Vita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vita"
Pronunciation
/ˈviːtə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Vita is derived from the Latin word 'vita', which means 'life'.
Meaning
life
Language Evolution
Vita (Latin), Vita (Italian), Vita (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the Roman and early Christian periods due to its association with life and vitality.
Variants & Derivatives
Vito, Vitae
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Vita is often associated with vitality and liveliness, and it has a positive connotation.
Famous People
Vita Sackville-West, an English poet and writer, Vita Vea, an American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vita"
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 "Vita"
"Vita" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 910th of 9107 | 1,124 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1054th of 9204 | 902 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1429th of 12526 | 1,009 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2385th of 19264 | 532 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5414th of 27321 | 247 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5972nd of 35406 | 327 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4322nd of 30306 | 397 |
Regional Popularity of "Vita" 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 "Vita" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
56.29% 797th/1416 |
30.60% 422nd/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
64.94% 1004th/1546 |
33.87% 527th/1556 |
78.16% 1839th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
55.95% 1246th/2227 |
33.99% 826th/2430 |
80.13% 2286th/2853 |
64.22% 1782nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
74.91% 2200th/2937 |
42.52% 1481st/3483 |
- |
71.44% 2889th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
59.66% 2670th/4475 |
- |
75.86% 4792nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
- |
57.67% 4304th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
54.71% 2455th/4487 |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
59.32% 3723rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vita"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vita" 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.