Holding steady.
Popularity of Syrita since 1974
Babies named Syrita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Syrita is a modern first name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1974, a time when creative name formations were becoming more common. The name never broke into the top 1000 rankings, indicating it has always been relatively rare. Its peak year was 1980, after which usage gradually declined. Although the name appears in small numbers through the decades, it has maintained a stable but low profile into recent years, with a trajectory classified as stable. Without a clear etymological origin, Syrita is best understood as a product of late 20th-century American naming trends, likely influenced by similar-sounding names like Sybil and Rita. Its rarity and melodic sound give it a distinctive character.
Syrita first appeared in U.S. birth records around 1974, likely as a modern coinage combining the fashionable 'Sy-' sound (as in Sybil or Sylvania) with the popular suffix '-rita' (from names like Rita or Margarita). No historical or linguistic root in an older language has been identified. The name saw modest popularity in the 1980s, peaking in 1980, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sy, Rita
Variants: Sireeta, Syreta
Sibling names for Syrita
Names that share Syrita's style, for a brother or sister.
