Zita
Zita is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Little girl or maiden.
Origin and history
Zita is an Italian name historically derived from a Tuscan word meaning 'little girl' or 'maid'. It gained widespread Christian tradition through Saint Zita, the patron saint of domestic workers, and was later used among European nobility. In the United States, it has remained a rare and distinctive choice throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
2,977 babies in the United States have been named Zita since 1880. It ranks #3250 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2020.
States where it is most popular
- NY (24.5 %)
- PA (19.9 %)
- OH (17.4 %)
- IL (16 %)
- WI (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 42 |
| 1890-1900 | 117 |
| 1900-1910 | 164 |
| 1910-1920 | 403 |
| 1920-1930 | 544 |
| 1930-1940 | 368 |
| 1940-1950 | 240 |
| 1950-1960 | 292 |
| 1960-1970 | 196 |
| 1970-1980 | 164 |
| 1980-1990 | 65 |
| 1990-2000 | 71 |
| 2000-2010 | 100 |
| 2010-2019 | 130 |
| 2020-2029 | 81 |
Famous people named Zita
- Zita of Bourbon-Parma: Empress, Queen
- Zita Johann: Actress
- Zita Görög: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- Saint Zita lived in the 13th century in Tuscany and became renowned for her charity and dedication to her work.
- Empress Zita of Bourbon-Parma was the last Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary.