Marita
Girl nameMarita has been given to 5,088 babies in the U.S. since 1901. It peaked in 1954. In 2025, about 1 in 94,545 girls was named Marita.
Meaning & origin
Borrowed in the late 19th century from Norwegian Marita. By folk etymology, explained as a Spanish diminutive of Maria, by analogy with Anita.
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,088
Peak year
1954 (125 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1901
10-year trend
▲ +42%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Marita — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Marita.
FAQ
How popular is the name Marita?
Marita has been given to 5,088 babies in the U.S. since 1901. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Marita peak?
Marita peaked in 1954, when 125 babies were given the name.
Is Marita a girl or boy name?
Marita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Marita are girls).
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