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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sherita — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sherilyn|Sherley
EnglishGirl→ Stable

Sherita

shuh-REE-tuh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17395 in 2022

Peak: #17395 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17395 in 2022

Peak: #17395 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20032022

Rank #17395 · Rising since 2003

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
ModernAmericanFeminine3-syllableAfrican-American Heritage1970s-1990sContemporary CoinagePlayful
STRONG
High confidence

Sherita is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Sherita at a Glance
Meaning:Modern invented name, likely a feminine elaboration of Sheree or derived from Sheri, itself from Cheryl or Cherie (French for 'dear')
Language root:English · Modern American
Peak rank:#17395 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ShereeSherriSharitaSheriaSeritaSarita
Similar Style
SherylSheilaShanaShaniceLatoyaKeisha
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sherita
MoniqueJasmineEbonyTanyaMarcusAndre
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sherita · Overview
Summary

Sherita is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Playful character
Sherita carries a warm, soft quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
sherita.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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