Little joy or happy
Shalita is a modern American name likely created as a rhythmic blend of popular prefixes and suffixes. It is often associated with the Hebrew word 'shila' meaning joy or the Arabic 'shalit' meaning powerful, though its usage is primarily stylistic.
Less common today
Shalita isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,302 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Tony-nominated American actress known for NCIS: New Orleans
