Zita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zita is a name with Latin origins, meaning 'young girl' or 'maiden'. It evolved from 'cita' in Latin to 'Zita' in Italian. The name is associated with characteristics of grace and femininity. It has no direct biblical relevance but gained popularity due to Saint Zita during the Middle Ages.
The name Zita is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Zita 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, 'Zita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 969th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1339th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2126th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3939th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8847th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10998th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7854th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zita"
Pronunciation
/ˈziːtə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Zita is derived from the Latin word 'cita', meaning 'young girl' or 'maiden'. It is often associated with the Italian word 'zitella', meaning 'young woman'.
Meaning
young girl, maiden
Language Evolution
Cita (Latin), Zita (Italian)
Historical Usage
The name Zita gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy, due to the veneration of Saint Zita, the patron saint of domestic workers.
Variants & Derivatives
Zitah, Zitella
Modern Popularity & Image
Zita is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity.
Famous People
Saint Zita, Zita of Bourbon-Parma
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zita"
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 "Zita"
"Zita" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 969th of 9107 | 997 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1339th of 9204 | 601 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2126th of 12526 | 510 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3939th of 19264 | 251 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8847th of 27321 | 118 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10998th of 35406 | 136 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7854th of 30306 | 169 |
Regional Popularity of "Zita" 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 "Zita" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
48.52% 687th/1416 |
54.02% 745th/1379 |
88.93% 2104th/2366 |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
67.98% 1051st/1546 |
51.99% 809th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
82.22% 1831st/2227 |
94.32% 2292nd/2430 |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
95.37% 3355th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zita"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zita" 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.