girl's name
Maurita
maw-REE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 925
Maurita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1951, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1903.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maurita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 114 |
| 1930s | 131 |
| 1940s | 128 |
| 1950s | 188 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 126 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 16 |
How Popular Is Maurita?
In 1993, Maurita was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Maurita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maurita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maurita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maurita
- English maw-REE-tuh
Sibling Names for Maurita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maurita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maurita
How popular is the name Maurita?
In 1993, Maurita was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Maurita a girl's or a boy's name?
Maurita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maurita?
Maurita has 3 syllables.
When was Maurita most popular?
Maurita peaked in 1951, when 27 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.