Rita
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pearl; Great Joy
Background: The name Rita is believed to have originated from the Spanish name 'Margarita,' which translates to 'pearl.' It is also derived from the Latin word 'arita,' meaning 'great joy.' This duality in meaning showcases its inherent value and joyfulness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#136
Total births
285,052
Most popular decade
1940s
(149,979 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-36 ranks)
Years in Top 100
47
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1913
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,821
- Peak year
- 1931
- Peak year births
- 30
- Peak rank
- #1,253
- Most recent year
- 1984
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #4,972
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 19
- First year rank
- #375
- Peak year
- 1949
- Peak year births
- 6,654
- Peak rank
- #54
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 159
- Recent rank
- #1,398
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).