Find out how popular the first name Aelita has been for the last 18 years (from 2006 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aelita by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Aelita is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Aelita.

The history of the first name Aelita

The name Aelita has its origins in the early 20th century Russian science fiction novel Aelita by Alexey Tolstoy, which was published in 1923. The novel tells the story of a Soviet expedition to Mars, where the main character, a young woman, is named Aelita.

In the context of the novel, the name Aelita is likely derived from the Latin word "aelitus," meaning "from the air" or "celestial," reflecting the extraterrestrial setting of the story. However, the precise etymology of the name is not entirely clear, as it was invented by the author for the purposes of the novel.

The name Aelita gained popularity in the Soviet Union after the publication of the novel and its subsequent adaptation into a film in 1924. It became a symbol of the Soviet fascination with space exploration and the potential for interplanetary travel.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aelita being used for a real person was in the case of Aelita Andreyevna Burdukova (1939-2019), a Soviet and Russian actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.

Another notable Aelita was Aelita Sedova (1923-2012), the granddaughter of Leon Trotsky, who was a prominent Russian revolutionary and Marxist theorist. She was born in Moscow and later emigrated to Mexico with her family.

In the field of science, Aelita Kuznetsova (1927-1985) was a Soviet astronomer and astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars and stellar atmospheres.

Aelita Zakieva (born 1958) is a Russian artist and painter known for her unique style combining elements of surrealism and symbolism.

Aelita Andre (1939-2010) was a French actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.

While the name Aelita is not particularly common outside of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, it has gained some recognition and usage in other parts of the world due to its unique and distinctive sound, as well as its connection to the classic science fiction novel that inspired its creation.

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