Sarita
Sarita is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Princess (Hebrew origin) or river (Hindi origin).
Origin and history
Sarita originates as a diminutive form of Sarah, derived from Hebrew meaning 'princess'. It is also widely used independently in Hindi, where it means 'river'. In the U.S., it serves as a gentle, classical cross-cultural name choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,046 babies in the United States have been named Sarita since 1880. It ranks #2453 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1976.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.3 %)
- CA (23 %)
- NY (19.5 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 50 |
| 1920-1930 | 80 |
| 1930-1940 | 143 |
| 1940-1950 | 218 |
| 1950-1960 | 646 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,019 |
| 1970-1980 | 784 |
| 1980-1990 | 931 |
| 1990-2000 | 494 |
| 2000-2010 | 341 |
| 2010-2019 | 215 |
| 2020-2029 | 125 |
Famous people named Sarita
- Sarita Choudhury: Actress
- Sarita Montiel: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Sari, Rita
Fun facts
- While originating as a Spanish diminutive of Sarah, Sarita is also a traditional Hindi name meaning river.
- Over 5,000 girls in the United States have been given the name Sarita since 1880.