Starlight or star-born
The name was famously coined by Russian author Aleksey Tolstoy for his 1923 science fiction novel. In the story, Aelita is the name of a Martian princess, and it has since been associated with celestial and futuristic themes. While its exact linguistic roots are constructed, it is often interpreted through Greek or Latin elements suggesting light and stars.
About 8 girls were named Aelita in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A main protagonist and virtual being · Code Lyoko
The Queen of Mars in the classic sci-fi novel and film · Aelita, or The Decline of Mars
Australian abstract painter known for her surrealist style as a child prodigy
