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Zita

♀ Girl

Pronounced ZEE-tah /ˈzi.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the medieval Italian zita, 'a girl; a maiden'; also read as 'a seeker' (Saint Zita of Lucca); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A girl; a maiden; a seeker: Zita is Italian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ZEE-tah').
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Origin LowItalian
MeaningFrom the medieval Italian zita, 'a girl; a maiden'; also read as 'a seeker' (Saint Zita of Lucca); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7130 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,977

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218822025

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

Zita comes from the medieval Italian zita, 'a girl; a maiden'; also read as 'a seeker' (Saint Zita of Lucca, patroness of servants; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'ZEE-tah').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Hungarian families. Rare, a-girl-and-a-seeker at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Zita is medieval Italian for 'a girl; a maiden' (also 'a seeker', for Saint Zita of Lucca) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZEE-tah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Zita — Italian; routes layered

Variations

ZittaZeeta

Nicknames

Zi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zita mean?

Zita is medieval Italian for 'a girl; a maiden' (also 'a seeker', for Saint Zita); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zita?

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

Is Zita a boy or girl name?

Zita is a girl's name.

How popular is Zita?

Zita is a very rare name in the U.S.

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