Nita

Nita 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 10 girls in the United States.

Nita at a glance

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

About the name Nita

Nita 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, Nita first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #432 in 1895, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 14,261 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nita in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#432 in 1895
Peak year
1956
Babies named Nita in 2024
10
Total since 1880
14,261

Nita in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2738 in 1997
Babies named Nita in 2017
3
Total since 1996
19

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nita mean?

The meaning of Nita 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 Nita a boy or girl name?

Nita is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nita?

Nita comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nita?

Nita first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #432 in 1895, and 10 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].