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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2018 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).