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Rita

Rita is a girl name of Greek origin, meaning Short form of Margarida, "pearl.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginGreek
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,065

What does Rita mean?

Short form of Margarida, "pearl

How popular is Rita?

Popularity in the United States

Rita has been given to 284,382 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 8,919 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Rita per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Rita has been given to 8,265 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1950s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Rita per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 10,179 people called Rita living in Spain, with an average age of 51.3.

284,382 Babies named since 1880
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Rita

What does the name Rita mean?

Rita means Short form of Margarida, "pearl. It is of Greek origin.

Is Rita a boy's or a girl's name?

Rita is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Rita?

Rita has been given to 284,382 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.