US Popularity Rank: 3304

Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Noble natured; High, exalted

Alita is a girl’s name meaning “noble-natured,” “high” or “exalted.” It’s a short form of the Spanish name Adelita, which derives from the Old German name Adelheidis. In modern German, the name is Adelheid, which translates to Adelaide in English. The name Alita spiked in popularity in 2019, after the release of the movie Alita: Battle Angel. Its ancient roots combined with futuristic connotations give this name the best of both worlds.