Vita
Vita is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Life.
Origin and history
Vita is a classic feminine name derived directly from the Latin word for life. It was moderately popular in the early 20th century in the United States and has seen a mild revival in recent years. It offers a vintage, concise alternative to names like Victoria or Vivian.
Popularity in the United States
4,591 babies in the United States have been named Vita since 1880. It ranks #2581 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1874.
States where it is most popular
- NY (66.7 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
- NJ (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 93 |
| 1910-1920 | 467 |
| 1920-1930 | 726 |
| 1930-1940 | 485 |
| 1940-1950 | 461 |
| 1950-1960 | 541 |
| 1960-1970 | 476 |
| 1970-1980 | 294 |
| 1980-1990 | 180 |
| 1990-2000 | 151 |
| 2000-2010 | 185 |
| 2010-2019 | 293 |
| 2020-2029 | 227 |
Famous people named Vita
- Vita Sackville-West: Author, Poet
Fun facts
- English author and poet Vita Sackville-West made the name notable in 20th-century literature.
- The name stems directly from the Latin noun 'vita', which forms the root of English words like vital and vitality.