Jovita
Jovita is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Jupiter or devoted to the supreme deity.
Origin and history
Jovita is a feminine given name derived from the Latin root Jovis, referring to the Roman deity Jupiter. Historical usage was largely inspired by Saint Jovita, a early Christian martyr. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive classical name with steady historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,292 babies in the United States have been named Jovita since 1880. It ranks #3102 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2065.
States where it is most popular
- TX (65 %)
- CA (33.5 %)
- IL (0.55 %)
- TN (0.44 %)
- AZ (0.27 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 45 |
| 1910-1920 | 150 |
| 1920-1930 | 442 |
| 1930-1940 | 424 |
| 1940-1950 | 324 |
| 1950-1960 | 438 |
| 1960-1970 | 305 |
| 1970-1980 | 374 |
| 1980-1990 | 344 |
| 1990-2000 | 220 |
| 2000-2010 | 128 |
| 2010-2019 | 62 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Famous people named Jovita
- Jovita Idár: Journalist, Activist
- Jovita Moore: News Anchor, Journalist
Nicknames
Jovi, Vita
Fun facts
- The name stems from Jovis, the genitive form of Jupiter, the sky god of ancient Rome.
- Saint Jovita was a 2nd-century Christian martyr revered in Brescia, Italy, alongside his brother Faustinus.