girl's name
Elita
eh-LEE-tah
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 633
Elita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 13 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Elita is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in 1975, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1919.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Elita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 62 |
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 33 |
How Popular Is Elita?
In 2024, Elita was given to 13 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Elita Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Elita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elita
- Pronunciation eh-LEE-tah
Sibling Names for Elita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elita
How popular is the name Elita?
In 2024, Elita was given to 13 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Elita a girl's or a boy's name?
Elita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elita?
Elita has 3 syllables.
When was Elita most popular?
Elita peaked in 1975, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Elita a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Elita currently ranks #5,520 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.