Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Sarit since 1978
Babies named Sarit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Sarit is a name of uncertain origin, with plausible roots in both Hebrew (possibly from 'sar', meaning prince, giving a sense of royalty) and Hindi/Urdu (where it may denote 'essence' or 'core'). It first entered U.S. records in 1978, and by 2025 it ranked 14942, with a 1-in-321453 likelihood of being chosen. Its peak in usage occurred in 1990, though it has since remained stable. While not tied to any specific top states, Sarit appeals to families seeking a short, cross-cultural name with a pleasant sound.
Sarit may derive from the Hebrew word 'sar', meaning 'prince', thus carrying a sense of nobility. Alternatively, in Hindi and Urdu, it could relate to 'sārit' or 'sār', meaning 'essence' or 'core'. The name has seen modest use in Israel and among Jewish communities in the diaspora, as well as in South Asia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sari, Riti
Variants: Sarith
Sibling names for Sarit
Names that share Sarit's style, for a brother or sister.
