Clarita Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: klah-REE-tah /kləˈriːtə/

Origin: Latin; Spanish

Meaning: Latin: bright; clear; Spanish: little Clara

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Clarita is derived from the Latin word "clarus," meaning "clear," "bright," or "famous." This Latin root evolved into the Late Latin form "clarita," which directly translates to "brightness" or "clarity." The name made its way into various languages, including Spanish and Portuguese, where it is often used as a feminine given name. The transition into English occurred through the influence of these languages, particularly during the periods of exploration and cultural exchange in the Renaissance and later colonial eras.

Historically, the name Clarita can be associated with various saints and religious figures, particularly in the Christian tradition. One notable figure is Saint Clare of Assisi, who founded the Order of Poor Ladies, later known as the Poor Clares, in the 13th century.

Although the name Clarita itself does not appear in biblical texts, its roots in clarity and brightness resonate with the virtues often celebrated in saints, such as purity and enlightenment. The name has also been used in literature and art, symbolizing light and virtue, which has contributed to its enduring appeal.

Culturally, Clarita embodies a sense of brightness and clarity, often associated with positive attributes such as intelligence and purity. In various traditions, names that signify light or clarity are often given to girls with the hope that they will embody these qualities.

The diminutive form "Clara" is also historically significant, having been used in various cultures and languages, further linking the name to themes of brightness and clarity. Overall, Clarita carries with it a rich linguistic heritage and cultural significance that has persisted through the centuries.

Famous people named Clarita

In this section, you will find notable people named Clarita. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Clarita who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Clarita who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Clarita Villalobos is a singer best known for her participation in various music festivals and her contributions to Latin music.

Clarita de Quiroz is a writer best known for her novels and contributions to contemporary literature.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Clarita, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ClaraLuciaIsabellaSofiaElenaGabriela

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Clarita. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ClariceClarissaClementineCarinaCeliaCarlaCatarinaCarmela

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Clarita was first seen in the United States in 1892.

Clarita has ranked as high as #2394 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in Texas, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Clarita has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Clarita is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Clarita was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Clarita.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 8 8
2024 7 7
2023 8 8
2022 5 5
2021 5 5
2020 7 7
2019 9 9
2018 6 6
2017 8 8
2016 7 7
2015 5 5
2014 8 8
2013 5 5
2012 8 8
2010 10 10
2009 8 8
2008 12 12
2007 11 11
2006 7 7
2005 20 20
2004 9 9
2003 9 9
2002 10 10
2001 7 7
2000 15 15
1999 7 7
1998 14 14
1997 13 13
1996 15 15
1995 11 11
1993 5 5
1992 9 9
1991 9 9
1990 5 5
1989 7 7
1988 7 7
1987 10 10
1986 9 9
1984 8 8
1983 14 14
1982 6 6
1981 17 17
1980 9 9
1979 8 8
1978 9 9
1977 11 11
1976 10 10
1975 9 9
1974 10 10
1973 6 6
1972 10 10
1971 12 12
1970 14 14
1969 13 13
1968 7 7
1967 8 8
1966 13 13
1965 8 8
1964 13 13
1963 9 9
1962 12 12
1961 15 15
1960 12 12
1959 18 18
1958 15 15
1957 14 14
1956 5 5
1955 12 12
1954 18 18
1953 16 16
1952 13 13
1951 17 17
1950 12 12
1949 10 10
1948 14 14
1947 12 12
1946 12 12
1945 17 17
1944 8 8
1943 19 19
1942 6 6
1941 16 16
1940 22 22
1939 16 16
1938 17 17
1937 18 18
1936 12 12
1935 16 16
1934 18 18
1933 24 24
1932 31 31
1931 16 16
1930 14 14
1929 16 16
1928 13 13
1927 11 11
1926 11 11
1925 7 7
1924 14 14
1923 18 18
1922 10 10
1921 9 9
1920 11 11
1919 8 8
1918 11 11
1917 11 11
1916 8 8
1914 6 6
1913 8 8
1912 6 6
1895 5 5
1892 5 5

Top States for Clarita (1996)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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