NAME PROFILE
Larita
Derived from Lara or Laura, meaning 'citadel' or 'crowned with laurel.' It describes a spirited and radiant individual who brings a sense of protective warmth and cheer to everyone she meets.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,649 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1957 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1947 |
| Most recent | 1988 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Spanish, Latin, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 41%CA — 29%IL — 18%GA — 6%AL — 6%
Notable People
Larita Shelby (Actress, 'The West Wing') · Larita Whittaker (Author, 'Wait for Me') · Larita Hunt (Entrepreneur, 'The Larita Group') · Larita Reed (Golfer, Professional circuits) · Larita Aris (Fashion Designer, Couture labels)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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