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Movita

Quick answerMovita is derived from the Spanish word "movida," meaning "movement" or "action," with the feminine diminutive suffix "-ita" added to create a given name.

Spanish · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,533
TrendVintage
Peak year1939
Syllables3
OriginSpanish
LanguageSpanish
CultureHispanic
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 5
Global rank#6,533

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Movita

Movita is derived from the Spanish word "movida," meaning "movement" or "action," with the feminine diminutive suffix "-ita" added to create a given name.

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Etymology

Movita is derived from the Spanish word "movida," meaning "movement" or "action," with the feminine diminutive suffix "-ita" added to create a given name. The name has Spanish linguistic roots and carries connotations of liveliness or activity.

The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures and communities, with notable historical context including Movita Castaneda, a Mexican-American actress and dancer who was prominent in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.

Movita currently ranks #6,533 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1939.

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