Marita
Marita is a girl baby name. Ranked #14,796 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,148 babies have been named Marita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marita is past its peak , currently ranked #14,796 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,796
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Marita
Marita is a girl name .
Marita is currently ranked #14,796 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marita include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marita include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . 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