Noble
Alita is most commonly considered a Spanish diminutive of Adelita, which itself stems from the Germanic name Adelaide. It carries the meaning of nobility and grace. The name gained significant modern visibility through the science fiction franchise Alita: Battle Angel.
Less common today
Alita isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,256 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cyborg heroine and protagonist · Alita: Battle Angel
Television journalist and news anchor
Argentine film actress of the Golden Age
