Girl Name
Rita
"Pearl; diminutive of Margaret symbolizing purity and beauty"
Ranked #1404 for girls
About the Name Rita
Meaning
Pearl; diminutive of Margaret symbolizing purity and beauty
Origin
Italian, Spanish, LatinGender
Girl
First Letter
RGirl Rank
#1404
Rita is a girl name of Italian, Spanish, Latin origin. The name means "Pearl; diminutive of Margaret symbolizing purity and beauty" and Currently ranked #1404 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Italian, Spanish, Latin names.
Popularity Over Time
#60390 1950
#32987 1960
#10591 1970
#6167 1980
#3219 1990
#2169 2000
#1828 2010
#836 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Rita
- RM Rita Moreno (actress/singer)
- RO Rita Ora (singer)