Aitana
Aitana is a girl's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
Glory or mountain peak.
Origin and history
Aitana is a feminine name derived from the Aitana mountain range in the province of Alicante, Spain. Its popularity has risen significantly in the United States in recent years, driven by international pop culture and media. It offers a melodic, multi-syllabic sound that appeals to parents seeking modern traditional names.
Popularity in the United States
9,804 babies in the United States have been named Aitana since 1880. It ranks #1671 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #269.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.3 %)
- CA (18.9 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- AZ (4.2 %)
- NY (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2010 | 120 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,668 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,941 |
Famous people named Aitana
- Aitana Ocaña: Singer, Songwriter
- Aitana Sánchez-Gijón: Actress
Fun facts
- The name directly references Sierra de Aitana, the highest mountain peak in the province of Alicante, Spain.
- The name has seen a substantial rise in U.S. usage during the 2020s, reflecting modern naming trends.