Rita
r(i)-ta
US Popularity:2448
Origin:Spanish
Meaning:Pearl; Brave; Honest
If you want baby to know that the world is their oyster, then naming them Rita is a great place to start. Rita has origins in Spanish and Greek, stemming from the name Margarita, meaning “pearl.” Alterntatively, Rita has roots in Sanskrit, where it means "brave" or "honest." This beautiful feminine title is short and sweet and recognizable across the globe, so it will stand well for baby in their adventures. The incredibly determined and quick-witted journalist in Harry Potter dons the name Rita Skeeter, also known as the Queen of the Quills. The Beatles have the famous lovey-dovey, toe-tapping tune Lovely Rita. Whether baby desires to become a writer, a muse for artists, or something else entirely, the light and lyrical name Rita won’t let them down.
Rita Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Rita is currently #741 on The Bump
Girl:Rita is currently #323 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Rita is currently #2448 in U.S. births
Girl:Rita is currently #936 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2448
in 2022
+ 221
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy
Ancestry, Rita Family History
Name Doctor, Rita
Behind the Name, Rita April 2022
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