Holding steady.
Popularity of Kita since 1950
Babies named Kita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Kita is a rare modern girl's name in the United States, first recorded in 1950. It reached its highest usage in 1977, but has never appeared in the national top 1000 and is given to fewer than five babies per year. The name has a stable trajectory, suggesting consistent but very low-level use. Kita's exact origins are uncertain, which adds to its air of mystery. Its short, punchy sound aligns with a trend toward brief, two-syllable names ending in 'a'. The name does not appear among top states, indicating it remains scattered geographically.
Kita is a modern name of uncertain origin. It may have arisen as a variant of Keeta, itself a variant of the Irish name Ceata meaning 'wood'. It could also be a short form of Japanese place-name Akita or the Russian name Nikita. The name saw modest use in the United States beginning in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kit
Variants: Keeta, Kitta
Sibling names for Kita
Names that share Kita's style, for a brother or sister.
