Nita
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Purpose, brightness, radiance
Origin: Swahili/Welsh/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #12827 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Nia. Shares the meaning 'Purpose, brightness, radiance.'
Similar names: nitai, nitara, nia, neitan, nithara, naia, neta, niah
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Nita? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Nita, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nita
What does the name Nita mean?
Nita means “Purpose, brightness, radiance” from Swahili/Welsh/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Nita?
Nita has Swahili/Welsh/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Purpose, brightness, radiance”.
How popular is Nita?
Nita ranked #11932 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Nita most popular?
Nita peaked in 1956 with 403 babies registered that year.
Is Nita a boy or girl name?
Nita is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Nitas in registered births are female.
Is the name Nita rising or falling in popularity?
Nita has fallen 1648 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10284 in 2020 to #11932 in 2025.
How long has Nita been recorded?
Nita appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1881 through 2025.