Litta
A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly Swedish or Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Litta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Litta today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Litta births was 1889 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Litta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Litta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1889
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1889 SSA rank
#1,397
Tracked since 1889
Popularity
Litta: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Litta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Litta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Litta
The given name Litta is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "lipta," which means "covered" or "smeared." This potentially alludes to its connection with ceremonial anointment or the application of sacred markings on the body.
Litta has been recorded in various ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Vedas, which are among the oldest sacred texts in the world. The name is also found in some ancient Indian epics and mythological tales, although its specific references are not widely documented.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Litta was a revered Hindu sage and philosopher who lived in the 7th century BCE. He is believed to have been a spiritual teacher and a proponent of the Vedic tradition. Unfortunately, detailed historical records about his life and teachings are scarce.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Litta Arya, who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy. He is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies and the movements of planets.
During the medieval period, a notable figure named Litta Devi was a prominent queen and ruler of the Chahamana dynasty in the present-day state of Rajasthan, India. She is believed to have reigned in the 12th century CE and was known for her patronage of the arts, literature, and architecture.
In the 16th century, a renowned Indian musician and composer named Litta Khan was celebrated for his contributions to the classical Indian music tradition. He served as a court musician during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and is credited with composing several timeless musical compositions.
Another individual with the name Litta was a celebrated Indian painter and artist who lived in the 18th century. Litta Devi was renowned for her intricate and exquisite miniature paintings, which depicted scenes from Hindu mythology and daily life. Her works are considered masterpieces of the Rajput painting tradition.
While the name Litta has a rich historical lineage, its usage has been primarily concentrated in the Indian subcontinent, and it has not gained widespread popularity in other parts of the world. The name's association with various accomplished individuals throughout history has contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.
People
Litta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Litta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Litta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Litta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Litta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Litta a common name?
We classify Litta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Litta most popular?
The single biggest year for Litta was 1889, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Litta is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Litta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Litta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Litta in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Litta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Litta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Litta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Litta?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.