Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Sarita
GirlSpanish, Hebrew· “little Sara; Sanskrit 'river'”
- Meaning
- little Sara; Sanskrit 'river'
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- suh-REE-tuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #6,281
- US babies 2025
- 19
- Best rank
- #770 (1965)
- Peak year
- 1965
Meaning and origin of Sarita
Sarita is a Spanish and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “little Sara; Sanskrit 'river'”.
Sarita works in two languages. In Spanish it is a pet form of Sara, the Hebrew name meaning princess borne by the wife of Abraham, formed with the affectionate -ita ending. In Sanskrit and Hindi, sarita is a word for river or stream, and the name is used on its own in India. The two sources are unrelated but meet in the same sound, suh-REE-tuh. That makes Sarita a practical choice for families connected to either tradition. It is gentle and lyrical, lighter than Sara or Sarah, and sits alongside names like Anita, Lolita and Rosita in style.
Popularity over time
Sarita first appears in US Social Security records in 1910. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 1957. Its best national rank was #770 in 1965, the same year it reached its highest count of 166 babies. In 2025, 19 babies were named Sarita, and it ranked #6,281 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #5,655 in 1920, #1,649 in 1950, #1,058 in 1980, #3,966 in 2000, #4,169 in 2010, and #6,281 in 2025. Of the 5,046 US girls named Sarita since records began, 20% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 931 babies. Since 2010, 340 more have been named Sarita.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lorinda, Renea, Rona, Lanette, and Delisa.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sarita is usually pronounced suh-REE-tuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-ta”.
Middle names for Sarita
A few middle names that flow with Sarita: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sarita
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarita mean?
Sarita is a Spanish and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “little Sara; Sanskrit 'river'”.
What is the origin of the name Sarita?
Sarita has Spanish, Hebrew, and Sanskrit roots. Sarita works in two languages.
Is Sarita a popular name?
Not especially. Sarita ranked #6,281 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sarita a boy or girl name?
Sarita is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sarita?
Sarita is usually pronounced suh-REE-tuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings