What origin is the name Ita?

Ita comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ita a popular name?

Ita is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Ita does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Ita?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Ita — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Ita

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ita

Ita

Girl

irish

2 syllables

Ita is an irish girl's name meaning "Of Irish origin, this name means thirsty. It was famously borne by a 6th-century saint known as the Foster Mother of the Saints of Ireland.".

Parents who choose Ita pick a girl name from the irish tradition, meaning "Of Irish origin, this name means thirsty. It was famously borne by a 6th-century saint known as the Foster Mother of the Saints of Ireland.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Irish origin, this name means thirsty. It was famously borne by a 6th-century saint known as the Foster Mother of the Saints of Ireland.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ita

Very rare in US records

What does Ita mean?

Ita is a girl name of irish origin meaning "Of Irish origin, this name means thirsty. It was famously borne by a 6th-century saint known as the Foster Mother of the Saints of Ireland.".