Sharita
Sharita is an American and French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Sharita has the name Ari hiding inside it.
- GenerationSharita peaked in 1984, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Sharita you'd meet today is about 41 years old.
- HistorySharita first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
US births per million girls, 1955–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sharita
Sharita is a girl name of American and French origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:American namesFrench names
Other spellings of Sharita
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Sharita
What is the origin of the name Sharita?
Sharita is American and French in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Sharita turns up in more than one tradition. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).
Is Sharita a boy or girl name?
Sharita is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sharita?
Sharita is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2013. It peaked at #914 in 1984, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Sharita?
If you like Sharita, you might also like Sharrita. Sharrita is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Sharita?
Sharita is an American and French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.