Find out how popular the first name Mykita has been for the last 1 years (from 1987 to 1987) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mykita by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Mykita is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1987, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mykita.

The history of the first name Mykita

The name Mykita is a variant of the Greek name Niketas, derived from the word "nikē" meaning "victory". It emerged in the Byzantine Empire during the 9th century AD, a time when Greek culture and the Eastern Orthodox Church were highly influential across the region.

Niketas was a relatively common name among Byzantine nobility and clergy. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Niketas of Remesiana, a 4th century bishop and writer who composed treatises on theology and church discipline.

In the 11th century, Niketas Stethatos was a renowned Eastern Orthodox monk, scholar, and writer. He authored numerous works on spirituality, philosophy, and theology, and is venerated as a saint in the Orthodox Church.

The variant spelling Mykita likely emerged as the name spread to Slavic regions, where it was adapted to local linguistic conventions. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this spelling was Mykita Khodyka, a 16th century Cossack leader in Ukraine.

Mykita Shevchenko (1619-1668) was a prominent Ukrainian diplomat and statesman who served as the secretary of the Cossack Hetmanate. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and alliances with neighboring powers.

In the 19th century, Mykita Vasylyovych Shchepkin (1788-1863) was a renowned Russian actor and theatre director. He is considered one of the founders of the realistic acting style and is celebrated for his performances in plays by Pushkin and Gogol.

Another notable figure was Mykita Fylymonovych Semenen'ko (1900-1982), a Ukrainian Soviet writer and poet. He is best known for his novels depicting rural life and the struggles of the Ukrainian peasantry during the early 20th century.

While the name Mykita has ancient Greek roots, its usage and various spellings have been shaped by the diverse cultures and histories of the regions where it has been adopted over the centuries.

Data source

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