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Vitas

“Vitas is derived from the Latin name Vitus, meaning "life" or "lively," rooted in the Latin word "vita" (life).”

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#7,244
TrendVintage
Peak year1954
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureEuropean
ReligionChristianity
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 6
Global rank#65,535

Popularity over time

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

About the name Vitas

Vitas is derived from the Latin name Vitus, meaning "life" or "lively," rooted in the Latin word "vita" (life).

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Etymology

Vitas is derived from the Latin name Vitus, meaning "life" or "lively," rooted in the Latin word "vita" (life). The name is primarily used in Christian contexts, particularly in Catholic and Orthodox traditions, due to Saint Vitus, a early Christian martyr venerated across Europe and notably associated with protection against epilepsy and dancing mania.

Vitas currently ranks #7,244 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.

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