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Laritza

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Pronounced lah-REET-sah /lɑːˈriːt.sə/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form in the Larissa family, from the Greek Larissa (an ancient city, 'citadel'), also linked to a sense of 'lighthearted; cheerful.' Warm and melodic.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Spanish name: Laritza is a Larissa form, touching 'citadel' (said 'lah-REET-sah'). Melodic and bright.
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Origin LowSpanish, Greek
MeaningA Spanish form in the Larissa family, from the Greek Larissa (an ancient city, 'citadel'), also linked to a sense of 'lighthearted; cheerful.' Warm and melodic.
U.S. rank (2022)#16637 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 307

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419922022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Laritza, a Spanish Larissa form ('citadel; lighthearted'), carries a bright, flowing charm. Rare in the U.S., familiar in Spanish-speaking families (said 'lah-REET-sah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, melodic, and bright.

Did you know? Laritza is a Spanish name in the Larissa family — from the Greek Larissa, an ancient city, 'citadel,' also linked to 'lighthearted' — warm and melodic (said 'lah-REET-sah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Laritza — Spanish Larissa form; Greek 'citadel'; 'lighthearted'

Variations

LarissaLaritsaLaritzia

Nicknames

LariTita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laritza mean?

Laritza is a Spanish form in the Larissa family, from the Greek Larissa ('citadel'), also linked to 'lighthearted.'

How do you pronounce Laritza?

It's said lah-REET-sah /lɑːˈriːt.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Laritza a boy or girl name?

Laritza is a girl's name.

How popular is Laritza?

Laritza is a rare name in the U.S.

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