Clarita
Girl name · French · Latin · Spanish
Meaningbright, clear · Spanish form of Clara
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,320 in 1932
8 babies were named Clarita in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,225 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Clarita you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Clarita, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Clarita would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryClarita first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1932, when it ranked #1,320. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendClarita has climbed 1,225 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningClarita is a Spanish form of Clara, which means “bright, clear”. Our records link it to French, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Clarita
Clarita is a girl name of French, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “bright, clear”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ita”. US birth records list Clarita for girls from 1892 to 2025, in 112 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1932, when it ranked #1,320 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.6 | 178,174 girls |
| 1910s | 6.6 | 151,515 girls |
| 1920s | 10 | 99,206 girls |
| 1930s | 17 | 58,445 girls |
| 1940s | 9.8 | 102,249 girls |
| 1950s | 7.3 | 136,986 girls |
| 1960s | 6.0 | 166,667 girls |
| 1970s | 6.4 | 156,740 girls |
| 1980s | 5.1 | 196,078 girls |
| 1990s | 4.9 | 202,840 girls |
| 2000s | 5.9 | 170,940 girls |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 265,252 girls |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 243,902 girls |
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Questions about the name Clarita
What does the name Clarita mean?
Clarita means “bright, clear” in Spanish, as a form of Clara.
What is the origin of the name Clarita?
Clarita has French, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Clarita a boy or girl name?
Clarita is a girl name.
How popular is the name Clarita?
Clarita ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1932 (#1,320).