Marita
Marita: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Marita
- A female given name from Ancient Greek occasionally used in English.
Etymology
Borrowed in the late 19th century from Norwegian Marita. By folk etymology, explained as a Spanish diminutive of Maria, by analogy with Anita.
How popular is Marita?
Since 1880, 5,088 girls in the U.S. have been named Marita. Its highest rank for girls was #769 in 1938. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Marita
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Marita FAQ
What does the name Marita mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek occasionally used in English. Borrowed in the late 19th century from Norwegian Marita. By folk etymology, explained as a Spanish diminutive of Maria, by analogy with Anita.
What is the origin of the name Marita?
Marita is listed as a name of Ancient Greek occasionally used in Engli origin.
How popular is the name Marita?
Since 1880, 5,088 girls in the U.S. have been named Marita. Its highest rank for girls was #769 in 1938. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marita a boy or girl name?
Marita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,088 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.