Holding steady.
Popularity of Reeta since 1899
Babies named Reeta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Reeta's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Reeta is an uncommon spelling variant of Rita, which itself derives from the Greek name Margaret, meaning 'pearl'. First recorded in U.S. data in 1899, Reeta never achieved widespread popularity and has remained rare, with no recorded births in many recent years. Its trajectory is stable, indicating minimal fluctuation in usage. The name is primarily used in English-speaking and Finnish contexts, with the Finnish form Marketta being a direct cognate. As a simple, two-syllable name ending in 'a', Reeta fits a classic pattern for feminine names, though its rarity makes it a distinctive choice.
Reeta is primarily a variant spelling of Rita, which itself is a short form of Margarita, the Latin form of the Greek name Margaret (meaning 'pearl'). The spelling Reeta is also used in Finland as a diminutive of Marketta (the Finnish form of Margaret). The name has been in occasional use in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century, often as a variation of Rita.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ree
Sibling names for Reeta
Names that share Reeta's style, for a brother or sister.
