Total births
660
Girls' name · since 1900
Ita
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 660 babies named Ita, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8466
- among girls today
- 660
- born since 1900
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Ita is the #8466 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 660 recorded since 1900.
Social Security Administration records show Ita recorded 660 times among girls since 1900, holding rank #8466 nationally today, ahead of 52% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 2025.
- #8466 among girls today
- 660 born since 1900
- 2010s peak decade
- 52% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ita is currently the #8466 girls' name in America, more common than 52% of girls - 660 born since 1900, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8466
- among girls today
- 660
- born since 1900
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Ita vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8466
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 52% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Ita was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
25 babies were named Ita in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Ita compares
660 Top 39% higher than 61% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ita's all-time total is 73% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ita | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 660 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ita's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1900, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ita at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#8,466
Active since
1900
Ita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 126 years of records
Ita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ita's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Ita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 26
1900s
26 births
- 1910s 27
1910s
27 births
- 1920s 49
1920s
49 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 33
1960s
33 births
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s 51
1980s
51 births
- 1990s 45
1990s
45 births
- 2000s
2000s
101 births
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s
2020s
112 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 161 births (24% of all-time use).
How Ita compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ita's total volume
Ita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ita by state
Where Ita concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 154 | 23.3% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 66 | 10.0% |
New York share of Ita's total US births 23.3%
Even split
154 of 660 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ita? ▼
Ita has been given to 660 babies in the U.S. since 1900, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #8466 as of the latest data. 25 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Ita most popular? ▼
Ita was most popular in the 2010s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Ita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ita are New York (154 births), New Jersey (66 births).
How long has the name Ita been used? ▼
Ita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1900, spanning 126 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Italia, Italy, Itati, Itali, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ita's data
- Ita's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (161 total births) through the 2020s (112) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Itas (154 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ita
Nearby Names Like Ita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ita
Italia Girl
#2233 3,005 births
Italy Girl
#1711 2,220 births
Itati Girl
#11511 434 births
Itali Girl
#11616 200 births
Italee Girl
#11853 102 births
Compare Ita side by side: Ita vs Italia Ita vs Italy Ita vs Itati
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ita
Juliann #8465
7,462 births · Peak 1961
Christabel #8467
795 births · Peak 2014
Dovey #8464
138 births · Peak 2025
Angelena #8468
3,205 births · Peak 2005
Cathleen #8463
29,923 births · Peak 1958
Murray #8469
391 births · Peak 2023
Carlene #8462
15,225 births · Peak 1955
Annella #8470
519 births · Peak 1930
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1900–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ita: #8466 Girls' Name - 660 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ita. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ita draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.