Edit is of Hebrew origin and means "pleasure" or "happiness." It's a unisex name, often used more frequently for females. The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Edit is also the shortened form of other names such as Edithe or Edith.
The name Edit experienced fluctuating popularity over these years, with the highest number of births recorded in 1996 (16) and the lowest in 1982 and 2002 (both 5).