Sarita
Sarita: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sarita
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit सरिता (saritā).
How popular is Sarita?
Since 1880, 5,046 girls in the U.S. have been named Sarita. Its highest rank for girls was #770 in 1965. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sarita
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Sarita
Sister and brother names that share Sarita's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Sarita FAQ
What does the name Sarita mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit सरिता (saritā).
What is the origin of the name Sarita?
Sarita is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Sarita?
Since 1880, 5,046 girls in the U.S. have been named Sarita. Its highest rank for girls was #770 in 1965. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sarita a boy or girl name?
Sarita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,046 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.