Rital
Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rital: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2018.
A variant of Rita, Rital is a short form of Margarita, the Greek and Latin version of Margaret, meaning "pearl." This delicate name has been chosen by a small number of Scottish parents since the 1970s, though it remains rare. Its sound echoes the classic Rita while adding a distinctive twist. While no prominent historical figures bear the name, its connection to the enduring pearl symbolism gives it a gentle, timeless quality. Parents drawn to short, feminine names with a vintage feel might appreciate Rital’s quiet charm, and it shares its etymological root with the more familiar Margaret and Margot.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20183 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #7923 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y