Marit
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Of Mars, manly, warlike
Origin: Italian/Spanish/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #7744 in 2025 with 14 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mario. Shares the meaning 'Of Mars, manly, warlike.'
Similar names: marita, maritta, marieth, marietta, maritza, marnita, mari, maria
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Marit? About 1 in 237,750 babies born in 2025 were named Marit, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Marit
What does the name Marit mean?
Marit means “Of Mars, manly, warlike” from Italian/Spanish/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Marit?
Marit has Italian/Spanish/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Of Mars, manly, warlike”.
How popular is Marit?
Marit ranked #7491 in 2025 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Marit most popular?
Marit peaked in 2017 with 21 babies registered that year.
Is Marit a boy or girl name?
Marit is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Marits in registered births are female.
Is the name Marit rising or falling in popularity?
Marit has risen 127 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7618 in 2020 to #7491 in 2025.
How long has Marit been recorded?
Marit appears in birth records across 71 years — from 1947 through 2025.