Carita
Pronunciation: [ k-ahr-EET-uh ]
Carita is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,616 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 691 babies have been named Carita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,616 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,616
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Carita
Carita is a girl name .
Carita is currently ranked #70,616 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carita include Car, Cay, Carie, and Cariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carita include Carina, Carissa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis