Rita

Pronunciation: [ r-EET-uh ]

Boy Name #13,955 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rita is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-EET-uh.

Parents who love the name Rita often also consider Rita, Rilla, Rillie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,955
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Ritchie #4272 Rithvik #4686

Also a Girl Name

Rita is also used as a girl name, ranked #1399.

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Similar Names

Rita Rilla Rillie Richard Riley Rice Rich Richmond

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rita

Is Rita a boy or girl name?

Rita is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13955. As a girl name, it is ranked #1399. Rita is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Rita?

Rita is pronounced r-EET-uh.

How popular is the name Rita?

Rita is currently ranked #13955 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Rita a common or rare name?

Rita is an uncommon name, ranked #13955 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rita

Rita is a boy name .

Is Rita a boy or girl name? Rita is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,955 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,399. Rita is more commonly used as a girl name.

Rita is currently ranked #13,955 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Rita include Ritchie, Rithvik . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.