Rita vs Yesenia

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

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Yesenia

Girl #1,573 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"a species of flowering palm tree"

Origin: Spanish via Latin botanical

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,573
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yesi, Senia

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Popularity Comparison

Rita Rank #1,399
Yesenia Rank #1,573

Rita is more popular, ranked #1399 vs #1573 for Yesenia.

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

Yesenia ___

  • Yesenia Marisol
  • Yesenia Guadalupe
  • Yesenia Esperanza
  • Yesenia Carmen
  • Yesenia Lucia
  • Yesenia Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rita

Carmen Lola Marco Carlos Sofia

If you choose Yesenia

Marisol Alejandro Xiomara Eduardo Paloma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rita or Yesenia more popular?

Rita is more popular, ranked #1399 compared to Yesenia at #1573 in the United States.

What do Rita and Yesenia mean?

Rita means "pearl" (Latin via Greek origin). Yesenia means "a species of flowering palm tree" (Spanish via Latin botanical origin).

Are Rita and Yesenia boy or girl names?

Rita is primarily a girl name. Yesenia is primarily a girl name.

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