"glory, elevation (from mountain name)"
Aitana
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Named for a Spanish mountain, launched to stardom by a pop icon
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Meaning & Origin
"of the mountain Aitana"
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Aitana is a Spanish and Catalan name derived from the Serra d'Aitana, the highest mountain in the province of Alicante in the Valencia region of Spain. The mountain's name is of pre-Roman Iberian origin, possibly related to a word for glory or elevation. The name became widely popular in Spain in the 21st century, and internationally gained recognition through pop star Aitana Ocaña.
Aitana exploded in popularity in Spain after singer Aitana Ocaña rose to fame on the Spanish talent show Operación Triunfo in 2017-2018. She became one of Spain's biggest pop stars, and the name Aitana quickly became one of the most popular girls' names in Spain. It is now growing in Latin America and among Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
Aitana is deeply rooted in Valencian identity — the Serra d'Aitana is a beloved natural landmark in the Alicante region. The name represents a modern reclamation of regional Iberian heritage, distinct from the pan-Hispanic María or Sofía, and signals Valencian cultural pride.
Historical Record
Aitana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 8,361 babies have been named Aitana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aitana is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #211 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Aitana became a top-5 girls' name in Spain after pop star Aitana Ocaña's rise to fame starting in 2018
- The Serra d'Aitana mountain reaches 1,558 meters — the highest peak in the provinces of Alicante and Valencia
- Aitana is one of very few major baby names with origins in a specific mountain
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Famous People Named Aitana
Aitana Bonmatí
Athlete
2001
Spanish professional footballer and FIFA Best Women's Player 2023, plays for FC Barcelona
Aitana Ocaña
Musician
1999
Spanish pop singer and runner-up on Operación Triunfo 2017, one of Spain's biggest contemporary pop stars
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #211
- Total SSA Count
- 1,455
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Catalan Valencian
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Aitana
Aitana is a girl name with Spanish, Catalan, and Valencian origins . The name means "glory, elevation (from mountain name)" in Pre-Roman Iberian .
Aitana is currently ranked #211 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Aitana has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Aitana include Ait, Tana, and Ana. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Aitana include Aitanna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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