Rita vs Stacy

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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Stacy

Girl #1,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resurrection, rising again"

Origin: Greek (anastasis)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,393
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rita Rank #1,399
Stacy Rank #1,393

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 vs #1399 for Rita.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rita ___

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

Stacy ___

  • Stacy Marie
  • Stacy Lynn
  • Stacy Ann
  • Stacy Nicole
  • Stacy Renee
  • Stacy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rita

Carmen Lola Marco Carlos Sofia

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rita or Stacy more popular?

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 compared to Rita at #1399 in the United States.

What do Rita and Stacy mean?

Rita means "pearl" (Latin via Greek origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Rita and Stacy boy or girl names?

Rita is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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