Rita
Rita is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Truth, cosmic order, or pearl.
Origin and history
Rita is historically derived from Sanskrit where Ṛta means truth or cosmic order, while in European traditions it originated as a short form of Margarita meaning pearl. In the United States, Rita is overwhelmingly feminine, though historically recorded for a small number of males. Contemporary male usage of the name in the U.S. remains extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
778 babies in the United States have been named Rita since 1880. It ranks #3898 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (72.7 %)
- IL (27.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 137 |
| 1930-1940 | 181 |
| 1940-1950 | 139 |
| 1950-1960 | 125 |
| 1960-1970 | 106 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- In ancient Sanskrit texts, Ṛta is a key philosophical term representing the natural order of the universe.
- More than 700 males have been registered with the given name Rita in U.S. birth records since 1880.