Find out how popular the first name Zita has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zita by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Zita 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 Zita.

The history of the first name Zita

The name Zita is derived from the Italian name Zita, which in turn comes from the Late Latin name Zita or Zitha. This name is believed to have originated from the Gothic name Guhilidis or Guthihaidis, composed of the elements gut (god) and haid (kind, form). It is thought to have been introduced to Italy during the Gothic invasions of the 5th century AD.

Zita was a popular name among early Christian martyrs and saints. One of the earliest recorded examples is Saint Zita, a servant girl from Lucca, Italy who lived in the 13th century and was known for her piety and charitable works. She was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1696.

Another notable bearer of the name was Zita of Bourbon-Parma (1892-1989), the last Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary from 1916 to 1918. She was born Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma and married Emperor Charles I of Austria in 1911.

In the 20th century, Zita Kabátová (1913-2005) was a Czech actress and opera singer who performed in numerous plays and films during her career spanning over six decades. She was also a prominent figure in the Czech resistance movement against Nazi occupation during World War II.

Zita Mercenier (1916-1998) was a Belgian resistance fighter and member of the Comet Line, a World War II escape line that helped Allied soldiers and airmen escape from occupied Europe. She was awarded the King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom for her efforts.

Zita Johann (1904-1993) was an American actress and dancer who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s, including The Mummy (1932) and Imitations of Life (1934).

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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