May vs Rita

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Rita Rank #1,399

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1399 for Rita.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

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 May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Rita

Carmen Lola Marco Carlos Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Rita more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Rita at #1399 in the United States.

What do May and Rita mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Rita means "pearl" (Latin via Greek origin).

Are May and Rita boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Rita is primarily a girl name.

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