Holding steady.
Popularity of Levita since 1926
Babies named Levita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Levita's real moment was 1983.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Levita is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1926 but has never entered the mainstream. Its peak usage came in 1983, after which it settled into a stable but very low level of use. In 2025, it remains unranked, and the 1-in-N statistic is unavailable due to its rarity. The name's origins are uncertain, though it likely arose as a modern variant of Levi, a Hebrew name meaning 'joined,' possibly influenced by the Latin 'levita' (deacon) or surnames like Levitt. Levita has been used almost exclusively for girls, reflecting its feminine ending and resemblance to names like Levina or Vita. Its trajectory suggests a consistent but niche appeal among parents seeking an uncommon name with a soft, melodic sound.
Levita is a rare name that likely emerged in the early 20th century as a creative variant of Levi, from Hebrew meaning 'joined' or 'attached.' It may also be influenced by the Latin word 'levita' meaning 'deacon' or by surnames such as Levitt. Its usage has remained very low across the decades, with no clear etymological trail.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Levi, Vita, Levy
Variants: Levitea
Sibling names for Levita
Names that share Levita's style, for a brother or sister.
