Valita
A variant of the Latin name Valeria, meaning strength or health.
Name Census estimates that about 76 living Americans carry the first name Valita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Valita today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Valita births was 1966 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Valita. 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 Valita. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
76
~ 1 in 4,509,926 Americans
Peak year
1966
9 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1974 SSA rank
#10,193
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Valita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Valita from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 33 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Valita 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 Valita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Valita
The name Valita is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with its roots dating back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "valitus," which means "strength" or "vigor." The name carries connotations of power, resilience, and fortitude.
In the early centuries of the Roman Empire, Valita was a relatively uncommon name, primarily given to daughters born into noble or affluent families. It was seen as a name that embodied the strength and valor associated with the Roman spirit, making it a fitting choice for the offspring of prestigious lineages.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient Roman texts or historical documents, some scholars speculate that it may have been used sporadically during the classical period. However, its usage was likely limited to certain regions or social classes within the vast Roman territories.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Valita can be traced back to Valita Maxima, a Roman noblewoman who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was known for her unwavering support of the Christian faith during a time of persecution, ultimately becoming a revered figure in early Christian history.
In the 5th century AD, Valita Aemilia was a renowned poet and philosopher from the city of Ravenna. Her works, though largely lost to time, were praised for their depth and eloquence, and she was celebrated as a intellectual and literary figure of her era.
During the Middle Ages, the name Valita resurfaced in various European regions, particularly in Italy and Spain. Valita di Firenze (1230-1298) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of artists and scholars in the city of Florence.
In the 16th century, Valita de Zúñiga (1512-1565) was a Spanish aristocrat and influential figure at the court of King Philip II. She played a significant role in shaping the cultural and political landscape of her time.
In the 19th century, Valita Fortunata (1828-1901) was an Italian opera singer and composer, renowned for her powerful voice and innovative compositions. She helped popularize the name Valita among the artistic circles of her era.
Throughout history, the name Valita has been associated with strength, resilience, and a certain nobility of spirit. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, it has remained a powerful and evocative name, carrying the echoes of its ancient Latin origins.
People
Valita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Valita as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Valita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Valita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 76 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Valita 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 1 in 4,509,926 US residents.
Is Valita a common name?
We classify Valita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Valita most popular?
The single biggest year for Valita was 1966, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Valita is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Valita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Valita 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.
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.