NAME PROFILE
Carita
Derived from the Latin word caritas, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved.' This name describes a person with a selfless and affectionate heart, radiating warmth and compassion in all aspects of life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,087 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1972 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1972 |
| Most recent | 1972 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
LA — 100%AK — 0%MT — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Carita Holmstrom (Musician and Eurovision contestant) · Carita Jarvinen (High-fashion model and actress in The Mutations) · Carita Savolainen (Contemporary visual artist) · Carita Larsson (Swedish film actress) · Carita Marrow (Award-winning television producer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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