Zitkala
Meaningbird · Lakota
Zitkala is a Native American girl name meaning “bird”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Zitkala would score 20 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Zitkala
Zitkala is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “bird”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Zitkala at school.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Zitkala
What does the name Zitkala mean?
Zitkala means “bird” and comes from Lakota. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Ava (“possibly bird, or life”), Wren (“wren bird”), Birdie (“little bird”) and Ainara (“swallow bird”).
What is the origin of the name Zitkala?
Zitkala is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Lakota. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).
Is Zitkala a boy or girl name?
Zitkala is a girl name.
What names are similar to Zitkala?
If you like Zitkala, you might also like Ava, Wren, Birdie and Ainara.
What should I know before naming my baby Zitkala?
Zitkala is a Native American girl name meaning “bird”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.