Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharita since 1955
Babies named Sharita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 151 |
| 1970s | 666 |
| 1980s | 1,332 |
| 1990s | 392 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharita is a modern American name that first appeared in 1955 and experienced its highest usage in the 1980s, reaching a peak year of 1984 when it ranked 1,680. Since then, its popularity has declined, and recent data shows a stable trajectory, with no top state concentrations. While its etymology is uncertain, Sharita fits a pattern of inventive, phonetic names popular among African American families during the late 20th century, blending sounds from established names like Sharon and Rita.
Sharita is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the mid-20th century, likely formed from the popular phonetic elements sha- and -rita, reminiscent of names like Sharona or Charita. It may also be a respelling of the Spanish name Charo, a nickname for Rosario, or an invention combining elements of Sharon and Rita. The name saw modest use in the 1970s and 1980s, peaking in 1984.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Rita, Sha
Sibling names for Sharita
Names that share Sharita's style, for a brother or sister.
