Holding steady.
Popularity of Tarita since 1961
Babies named Tarita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 167 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tarita is a rare Tahitian name that saw a brief spike in U.S. usage during the 1960s, with its peak year in 1963. Since then, it has remained extremely uncommon, with no births recorded in the 2025 data. The name's meaning is debated, possibly derived from Tahitian words for the sea or a star. While it never ranked in the top 1000, its unique sound and island associations give it a distinctive appeal. The trajectory for Tarita is stable, meaning it has not seen significant recent upticks or declines. It has no recorded top states of use, indicating its rarity across the country.
Tarita is a name of Tahitian origin, first recorded in the United States in the 1960s. Its meaning is debated, with some sources suggesting a connection to the Tahitian word for the sea, while others link it to a star name. The name gained modest use in the U.S. during the 1960s and has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tari, Rita, Tara
Variants: Tahrita, Taritta
Sibling names for Tarita
Names that share Tarita's style, for a brother or sister.
