Alita
girl name#2256 in 2025Alita entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1256 in 2020, ranks #2256 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
#2256
rank today
#1256
peak (2020)
81
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3142 |
| 1920s | #3370 |
| 1930s | #3053 |
| 1940s | #2551 |
| 1950s | #2420 |
| 1960s | #2321 |
| 1970s | #3019 |
| 1980s | #4280 |
| 1990s | #6927 |
| 2000s | #6640 |
| 2010s | #8323 |
| 2020s | #1841 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alita has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Alita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alita alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alita in 2025?
- Alita ranks #2256 among US girl names in 2025, with 81 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alita most popular?
- Alita peaked in 2020, reaching #1256 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alita with classmates?
- Alita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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