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Alita

♀ Girl

Pronounced al-EET-a /æl.ˈit.æ/Medium

Meaning: TruthMedium

In 30 seconds: Alita is an English name given the meaning 'truth'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningTruth
U.S. rank (2025)#2257 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births81 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,608

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name is read as 'truth' and used as a short, melodic given name in English. It has a soft, vowel-rich shape that fits easily across languages. The Argentine Golden Age film actress Alita Román carried it through nearly fifty films.

Its three even syllables and gentle ending give it a warm, flowing sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Alita is 'truth', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Alita — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Alita Román (1912–1989)
    Argentine film actress of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema who appeared in nearly 50 films.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alita mean?

Alita is usually explained as meaning 'truth' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Alita?

It's commonly said al-EET-a /æl.ˈit.æ/.

Is Alita a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Alita is used as a girl name.

How popular is Alita?

In 2024, Alita ranked #2093 in the U.S. for girls, with 91 births recorded.

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