Holding steady.
Popularity of Jarita since 1953
Babies named Jarita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jarita's real moment was 1979.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jarita is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1953. It reached its peak usage in 1979 but has never entered the top 1000 rankings, with a 1-in-N birth rate too low to calculate. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with very few births annually. Its formation likely draws on the popular 'Jar-' prefix and the melodic '-ita' suffix, reflecting a trend of combining familiar sounds to create unique names. Jarita is consistently chosen for girls, and its low but persistent use suggests it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, feminine name without strong historical or cultural associations.
Jarita first appeared in U.S. records in 1953, suggesting a modern coinage. It may have been formed from sounds popular in mid-20th-century American naming, such as the 'Jar-' beginning of names like Jaron or Jared, combined with the '-ita' suffix common in Spanish-influenced names. No definitive derivation from older languages has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jari, Rita, J
Variants: Jaryta, Jaritta, Jareeta
Sibling names for Jarita
Names that share Jarita's style, for a brother or sister.
