Lita

Lita is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 girls in the United States.

Lita at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lita

Lita belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lita first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #698 in 1927, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 4,427 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lita in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#698 in 1927
Peak year
1960
Babies named Lita in 2024
13
Total since 1880
4,427

Lita in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#1728 in 2001
Babies named Lita in 2025
3
Total since 1996
59

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lita mean?

The meaning of Lita is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lita a boy or girl name?

Lita is a girl name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lita?

Lita comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lita?

Lita first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #698 in 1927, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].