Holding steady, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Ita since 1900
Babies named Ita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ita's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 26 |
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 161 |
| 2020s | 112 |
Meaning & origin
Ita is an Irish name with a long history, most notably as the name of Saint Íte, a 6th-century Irish nun. Despite this heritage, the name has never been common in the United States. It first appeared in US records in 1900, and its peak popularity came just a year later in 1901. In 2025, Ita ranked 5099, with only about 1 in 64,291 girls receiving the name, indicating its enduring rarity. The name is most frequently recorded in New Jersey and New York, suggesting some concentration among Irish-American communities. Ita remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with deep Irish roots.
Ita is a name of uncertain Irish origin. It may be a diminutive of names like Ida, or it could derive from an Irish word for 'thirst'. The name was borne by Saint Íte, a 6th-century Irish nun and patron saint of Munster, which contributed to its historical use in Ireland.
Where Ita is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Íte
Sibling names for Ita
Names that share Ita's style, for a brother or sister.
