Odessa vs Rita

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odessa

Girl #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,586
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dessie, Desi, Odie

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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

Odessa Rank #1,586
Rita Rank #1,399

Rita is more popular, ranked #1399 vs #1586 for Odessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Odessa ___

  • Odessa Rose
  • Odessa Grace
  • Odessa Mae
  • Odessa Claire
  • Odessa June
  • Odessa Elise

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 Odessa

Penelope Calliope Cassius Leander Persephone

If you choose Rita

Carmen Lola Marco Carlos Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odessa or Rita more popular?

Rita is more popular, ranked #1399 compared to Odessa at #1586 in the United States.

What do Odessa and Rita mean?

Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin). Rita means "pearl" (Latin via Greek origin).

Are Odessa and Rita boy or girl names?

Odessa is primarily a girl name. Rita is primarily a girl name.

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