Nita Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nita means 'bear' and symbolizes strength and power.
Meaning of the Name Nita
Nita is a feminine name of Native American origin. It is derived from the Choctaw word 'nitak', which means 'bear'. The name Nita carries the symbolic meaning of strength and power, as bears are often associated with these qualities in Native American culture.
Popularity of the Name Nita
The popularity for the name Nita peaked in popularity in the year 1956 with 403 births, which ranked number 827 out of 10,219 unique names for that year. Nita had the most female births in 1956 with 403, which ranked number 461 out of 6,890 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Nita has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 5 births, a decline of -54.55%. Among females, Nita has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 5 births, a decline of -54.55%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nita
- 20 Year Trend of Nita: -66.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Nita: -54.55%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nita: -54.55%
Popularity of Nita by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Nita. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Nita in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Nita is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Nita
- Total Births of Nita: 5 (-7.58%)
- Female Births of Nita: 5 (-7.58%)
Given the downward trend of Nita over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.58% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nita have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 5 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.58%.