Jovita
Girl name · Hindu · Indian · Latin
Meaningof Jove · Spanish
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #926 in 1930
7 babies were named Jovita in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,156 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1903–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jovita you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jovita, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jovita would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJovita first shows up in US birth records in 1903, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 122 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1930, when it ranked #926. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJovita was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 95,238 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendJovita has climbed 3,156 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Jovita means “of Jove”. Our records link it to Hindu, Indian and Latin roots.
About the name Jovita
Jovita is a girl name of Hindu, Indian and Latin origin meaning “of Jove”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ita”. US birth records list Jovita for girls from 1903 to 2025, in 118 of those 123 years. Its best year was 1930, when it ranked #926 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:Hindu namesIndian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 21 | 47,749 girls |
| 1910s | 18 | 55,928 girls |
| 1920s | 37 | 26,903 girls |
| 1930s | 40 | 25,176 girls |
| 1940s | 23 | 43,592 girls |
| 1950s | 23 | 44,092 girls |
| 1960s | 17 | 60,205 girls |
| 1970s | 24 | 41,169 girls |
| 1980s | 20 | 49,603 girls |
| 1990s | 12 | 81,900 girls |
| 2000s | 7.0 | 143,678 girls |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 283,286 girls |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
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Questions about the name Jovita
What does the name Jovita mean?
Jovita means “of Jove” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Jovita?
Jovita has Hindu, Indian, Latin roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Maya, Lyla, Arya.
Is Jovita a boy or girl name?
Jovita is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jovita?
Jovita ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1930 (#926).