Marita Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Marita is a feminine given name of Latin origin meaning 'rebelliousness' or 'wished for child'.
Meaning of the Name Marita
Marita is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the name Maria, which has biblical roots and means 'rebelliousness' or 'wished for child'. Marita is a variation of the popular name Mary and has been used in various cultures around the world. It is often associated with qualities like purity, love, and faith.
Popularity of the Name Marita
The popularity for the name Marita peaked in popularity in the year 1954 with 125 births, which ranked number 1,491 out of 9,880 unique names for that year. Marita had the most female births in 1954 with 125, which ranked number 841 out of 6,624 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Marita has declined sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 6 births, a decline of -62.50%. Among females, Marita has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 6 births, a decline of -62.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marita
- 20 Year Trend of Marita: -76.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Marita: -62.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Marita: -62.50%
Popularity of Marita by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Marita. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Marita in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Marita is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Marita
- Total Births of Marita: 5 (-9.34%)
- Female Births of Marita: 5 (-9.34%)
Given the downward trend of Marita over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.34% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. For Females, births for Marita have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 5 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.34%.