Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Yitta since 1984
Babies named Yitta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yitta's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 129 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Yitta is an exceptionally rare name in the United States, first recorded in Social Security data in 1984. Its usage has remained stable, with a 2025 rank of #7,133 and an incidence of 1 in 107,151 newborns. The name saw its peak popularity in 2024, though it remains exceedingly uncommon. Yitta's origins are likely Yiddish or Hebrew, possibly as a diminutive of Edith or a variant meaning 'light'. The name has not been associated with any top states in recent decades, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use. For families seeking a distinctive name with cultural roots in Ashkenazi Jewish tradition, Yitta offers a subtle link to heritage without widespread recognition.
Yitta likely originates as a Yiddish diminutive of names like Edith (from Old English ēad 'riches') or as a variant of the Hebrew name Yitta (a form of Yente, meaning 'noblewoman'). Alternatively, it may be connected to the Hebrew word 'or' (light). The name is rare in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1984. Its usage remains minimal, with a stable trajectory and a peak in 2024.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Yita, Yitte
Sibling names for Yitta
Names that share Yitta's style, for a brother or sister.
