UK girl's name
Vita
Latin name meaning "life", from the Latin "vita".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 15 births.
This profile covers 182 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 73% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 181 living people in the UK are called Vita. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vita ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 15 girls were registered as Vita.
- • About 181 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2008
15 births
Estimated living
181
2026
Meaning
What does Vita mean?
The name Vita has its origins in Latin, where it means "life" or "way of living." It is a feminine name that has been in use since ancient times. The name's roots can be traced back to the Latin word "vita," which is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*gwei-," meaning "to live."
In ancient Roman culture, the name Vita was associated with the concept of vitality, vigor, and the essence of being. It was often given to newborn girls as a symbolic wish for a long and fulfilling life. The name appears in various Roman texts and inscriptions from that period, reflecting its popularity among the Roman populace.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Vita can be found in the writings of Cicero, the renowned Roman philosopher, and statesman. In his work "De Natura Deorum" (On the Nature of the Gods), he refers to the Roman goddess Vita, who personified the concept of life itself.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vita. One of the earliest recorded figures was Vita Sackville-West, an English poet, novelist, and garden designer, who lived from 1892 to 1962. She was a prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group and is best known for her novels "The Edwardians" and "All Passion Spent."
Another prominent figure was Vita Andersen, a Danish actress and singer, who lived from 1949 to 1983. She gained widespread fame for her roles in several Danish films and musicals, including "The Olsen Gang" series.
In the world of sports, Vita Dydek was a Polish professional basketball player who played in the WNBA from 1998 to 2007. Standing at 7 feet 2 inches tall, she was one of the tallest professional female basketball players in history.
Vita Sackville-West, an English writer and gardener, lived from 1892 to 1962. She is best known for her novels "The Edwardians" and "All Passion Spent," as well as her influential work in the creation of the famous gardens at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, England.
Vita Muir, a Scottish artist and illustrator, lived from 1879 to 1963. She was renowned for her illustrations in children's books and her work in the Art Nouveau style, which was popular during the early 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vita over time
The chart below shows babies named Vita registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vita, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vita by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2928 | 42 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3710 | 60 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3048 | 66 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2870 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Vita
- Victoria 19,582
- Violet 14,594
- Vanessa 3,696
- Verity 3,437
- Valentina 2,969
- Vienna 2,077
- Vivienne 1,692
- Veronica 1,425
- Valerie 733
- Viktoria 696
- Vera 667
- Vivian 619
FAQ
Vita: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vita in the UK right now?
In 2024, Vita was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Vita most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 15 babies registered as Vita in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vita?
Latin name meaning "life", from the Latin "vita".
How many people are called Vita in the UK?
A total of 182 babies have been registered as Vita across the 28 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.