Karita
girl nameKarita entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #4344 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1958–2025
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rank today
#4344
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4890 |
| 1960s | #6246 |
| 1970s | #7257 |
| 1980s | #7440 |
| 1990s | #9937 |
| 2000s | #16462 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Karita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karita alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karita in 2025?
- Karita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karita most popular?
- Karita peaked in 1981, reaching #4344 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karita with classmates?
- Karita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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