Holding steady.
Popularity of Reita since 1889
Babies named Reita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 19 |
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 126 |
| 1920s | 207 |
| 1930s | 331 |
| 1940s | 273 |
| 1950s | 236 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reita is a rare feminine name that saw its highest usage during the 1930s, peaking in 1932. It has never ranked in the top 1000, with its first recorded appearance in 1889, and later decades show a stable but very low frequency of use. The name is likely a variant of Rita, itself a diminutive of Margarita ("pearl"). Despite its obscurity, Reita offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Rita. It has not appeared in top state lists and remains a quiet choice for parents seeking a vintage, underused name.
Reita is a variant of Rita, itself a short form of Margarita, the Latin form of the Greek name Margarites, meaning "pearl". The name Rita became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, and Reita emerged as a less common spelling variant, possibly influenced by names like Leita or Neita. It saw modest use in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rei
Sibling names for Reita
Names that share Reita's style, for a brother or sister.
