Marita

Marita is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Marita at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marita

Marita belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marita first appears in Social Security records in 1901. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #769 in 1938, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 5,071 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marita in US records

First recorded (US)
1901
Best US rank
#769 in 1938
Peak year
1954
Babies named Marita in 2024
8
Total since 1880
5,071

Marita in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#3225 in 1999
Babies named Marita in 2015
3
Total since 1996
21

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marita mean?

The meaning of Marita is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marita a boy or girl name?

Marita is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marita?

Marita comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marita?

Marita first appears in US records in 1901. Its best-ever ranking was #769 in 1938, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].