Damaris vs Rita

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rita

Girl #1,399 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Latin via Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian English Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,399
Total SSA Count
159
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Reet, Reets

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Damaris Rank #1,439
Rita Rank #1,399

Rita is more popular, ranked #1399 vs #1439 for Damaris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damaris ___

  • Damaris Ruth
  • Damaris Grace
  • Damaris Hope
  • Damaris Joy
  • Damaris Faith
  • Damaris Anne

Rita ___

  • Rita Marie
  • Rita Anne
  • Rita Grace
  • Rita Claire
  • Rita Elena
  • Rita Isabelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damaris

Lydia Priscilla Miriam Phoebe Silas

If you choose Rita

Carmen Lola Marco Carlos Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damaris or Rita more popular?

Rita is more popular, ranked #1399 compared to Damaris at #1439 in the United States.

What do Damaris and Rita mean?

Damaris means "gentle, tamed" (Greek origin). Rita means "pearl" (Latin via Greek origin).

Are Damaris and Rita boy or girl names?

Damaris is primarily a girl name. Rita is primarily a girl name.

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