Alita
Alita is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble kind, derived from Adelheid.
Origin and history
Alita is traditionally considered a Spanish diminutive or variant form of Adelita or Alicia, originating from the Germanic name Adelheid. It gained increased visibility in popular culture due to the manga and film character 'Alita: Battle Angel'. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name, though its usage has increased in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,608 babies in the United States have been named Alita since 1880. It ranks #3459 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1424.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.3 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- MN (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 42 |
| 1920-1930 | 94 |
| 1930-1940 | 87 |
| 1940-1950 | 125 |
| 1950-1960 | 223 |
| 1960-1970 | 275 |
| 1970-1980 | 245 |
| 1980-1990 | 202 |
| 1990-2000 | 142 |
| 2000-2010 | 193 |
| 2010-2019 | 291 |
| 2020-2029 | 689 |
Famous people named Alita
- Alita Guillen: Journalist, News Anchor
Nicknames
Lita, Ali
Fun facts
- Alita originated as a Spanish diminutive ending for names like Alicia and Adelita before standing on its own as a given name.
- The name saw renewed interest following the release of the 2019 cyberpunk action film 'Alita: Battle Angel'.