Sharita
Sharita is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Noble lady or princess (via Sarah), or derived from the diminutive suffix '-ita'.
Origin and history
Sharita is a modern American name, likely created as an elaboration of names like Sarah or Sharon, combined with the popular '-ita' suffix. It gained modest popularity in the late 20th century in the United States. Today, it is an uncommon given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,637 babies in the United States have been named Sharita since 1880. It ranks #3438 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MI (13.1 %)
- IL (12.4 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- VA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 151 |
| 1970-1980 | 666 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,332 |
| 1990-2000 | 392 |
| 2000-2010 | 61 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Shari, Rita
Fun facts
- Sharita emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century alongside other popular '-ita' suffix blend names in the U.S.
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.