Yitta

♀ Girl

Pronounced YIT-tah /ˈjɪt.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish pet name, variously linked to Yetta (from the Germanic 'whole; ruler of the home') and to Yehudit/Yetta meaning 'a Jewish woman; praised'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A cherished Yiddish pet name: Yitta is a sweet Yiddish name. Warm, traditional, and homey (said 'YIT-tah').

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Origin LowYiddish, Hebrew

MeaningA Yiddish pet name, variously linked to Yetta (from the Germanic 'whole; ruler of the home') and to Yehudit/Yetta meaning 'a Jewish woman; praised'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7473 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 343

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Yitta is a Yiddish pet name, variously linked to Yetta (from a Germanic root, 'whole; ruler of the home') and to Yehudit/Yetta, 'a Jewish woman; praised' (routes layered, which we note). A warm, traditional name (said 'YIT-tah'; nickname Yit).

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, a-cherished-Yiddish-pet-name, and homey.

Did you know? Yitta is a cherished Yiddish pet name, variously linked to Yetta and to Yehudit ('a Jewish woman; praised') — a warm, traditional name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'YIT-tah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Yitta — routes layered

Variations

YettaYiddeYittel

Nicknames

Yit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yitta mean?

Yitta is a Yiddish pet name, variously linked to Yetta and Yehudit ('praised'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Yitta?

It's said YIT-tah /ˈjɪt.tɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yitta a boy or girl name?

Yitta is a girl's name.

How popular is Yitta?

Yitta is a rare name in the U.S.