UK girl's name
Edyta
A feminine name of Polish origin meaning "wealth" or "riches".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Edyta is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Edyta popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2009 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Edyta. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Edyta ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Edyta.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Edyta as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Edyta mean?
The name Edyta is a Polish variant of the name Edith, which has its roots in the Old English language. The name Edith is derived from the Germanic elements "ead" meaning "rich" or "prosperous" and "iðu" meaning "war" or "strife." The combination of these elements suggests a meaning along the lines of "rich warrior" or "prosperous in war."
Edyta emerged as a Polish variant of Edith, likely influenced by the Polish spelling conventions and the preference for the "-a" ending in many Polish feminine names. The earliest recorded instances of the name Edyta can be traced back to medieval Poland, where it was used among the nobility and upper classes.
In the realm of historical references, the name Edith appears in several ancient texts and records. One notable mention is in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, where several individuals bearing the name Edith are listed.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Edyta. One such figure was Edyta Stein (1891-1942), a German Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism and became a Carmelite nun. She was canonized as a martyr and saint by the Catholic Church in 1998 for her courage and faith during the Holocaust.
Another significant figure was Edyta Piecha (1937-2020), a Polish singer and actress who gained widespread popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. Her career spanned over six decades, and she was celebrated as one of the most iconic performers in Polish music history.
In the realm of literature, Edyta Jeleńska (1910-1986) was a renowned Polish poet and translator. Her works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earned her a prominent place in Polish literary circles.
The name Edyta also has a notable presence in the world of sports. Edyta Górniak (born 1972) is a Polish singer and former figure skater who represented Poland in international competitions and won multiple national titles.
Lastly, Edyta Bartosiewicz (born 1984) is a contemporary Polish singer and songwriter. Her powerful vocals and songwriting skills have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated following in the Polish music scene.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Edyta over time
The chart below shows babies named Edyta registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Edyta, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Edyta by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Edyta was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5089 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Edyta
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Edyta: questions and answers
How popular is the name Edyta in the UK right now?
In 2013, Edyta was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Edyta most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Edyta in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Edyta?
A feminine name of Polish origin meaning "wealth" or "riches".
How many people are called Edyta in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Edyta across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.