NAME PROFILE
Rita
Rita is a name of Italian origin meaning 'pearl.' It conveys a sense of preciousness and beauty. The name has a timeless charm and is often associated with grace and elegance.
Key Stats
| Total births | 285,230 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1949 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%CA — 20%TX — 20%IL — 20%PA — 20%
Notable People
Rita Hayworth (Actress, *Gilda*) · Rita Moreno (Actress, *West Side Story*) · Rita Wilson (Actress and Producer) · Rita Coolidge (Singer) · Rita Ora (Singer and Actress)
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