Dear or beloved
A modern American creation likely blending the French word 'chérie', meaning dear, with the popular Spanish diminutive suffix '-ita'. It emerged in the mid-20th century as a rhythmic, affectionate name.
Less common today
Sherita isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,762 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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