Rita
Rita is a classic name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived as a diminutive of Margarita, meaning 'pearl.' It gained independence as a standalone name and carries a warm, vintage charm with strong cultural ties to both European and Latin American heritage.
Current Popularity
#1404 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across multiple languages
- •Short and complete on its own, rarely needs a nickname
- •Strong association with Golden Age Hollywood glamour
- •Works well internationally with consistent pronunciation
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Famous People
Rita Hayworth
Iconic Hollywood actress and dancer
Rita Moreno
EGOT-winning actress and singer
Rita Dove
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and former U.S. Poet Laureate
Rita Wilson
Actress, singer, and producer
Statistics
284,274
Total births since 1880
1949
Peak year
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