Declining since 2022, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Aelita since 2006
Babies named Aelita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Aelita is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006, making it a very recent addition to the American naming landscape. Its popularity has been modest, with a peak rank of 10,917 in 2025, and it has been declining in usage since its peak year of 2022. The name is given to about 1 in every 200,908 girls, reflecting its uncommon status. Aelita has no strong association with any particular state, suggesting broad but sparse usage across the country. Its origins are unclear, but it may have been inspired by the 1924 Russian film 'Aelita', a silent sci-fi classic about a trip to Mars. The name's sound carries a lyrical, almost ethereal quality, which may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive and modern-sounding name for their daughter.
Aelita is a name of uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage. It may have been inspired by the Russian film 'Aelita' (1924), which features a Martian queen named Aelita, or it could be a variant of the Gaelic name Ailbhe or a feminine form of Aelius. Its usage in the United States began only in 2006, and it remains rare, peaking in popularity in 2022.
“Aelita” around the world
Where Aelita lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aeli, Lita, Eli
Sibling names for Aelita
Names that share Aelita's style, for a brother or sister.
