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Margarita

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Pronounced mahr-guh-REE-tuh /ˌmɑɹ.ɡə.ˈɹi.tə/Medium

Meaning: PearlMedium

In 30 seconds: Margarita is the Spanish form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Russian, Bulgarian

MeaningPearl

U.S. rank (2024)#1808 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births111 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1957

Total births (all-time)≈ 40,117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Margarita is the Spanish version of Margaret, carrying the old meaning of 'pearl'. Its rolling four syllables make it one of the more lyrical members of the Margaret family. Related forms span many languages, from the Armenian Margarid to the Ukrainian Marharyta and the Portuguese Margarida.

In Spanish the word also names the daisy flower, giving the name a double bloom of pearl and petal; bearers such as Margarita Shtarkelova (1951-present) and Margarita Aliychuk (1990-present) carry it today.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Margarita is 'pearl', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Margarita — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

RethaMargaridMargaritMarharytaMargarida

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Margarita Shtarkelova (1951–present)
Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
★Margarita Aliychuk (1990–present)
Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Margarita…

Margaret— The English base name Margarita translates, sharing the 'pearl' meaning.

Marguerite— The French form of Margaret, close kin to the Spanish Margarita.

Julieta— echoes that soft -ta sound

Violeta— shares Margarita's Spanish roots

Marta— a fellow Spanish choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Margarita mean?

Margarita is usually explained as meaning 'pearl' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Margarita?

It's commonly said mahr-guh-REE-tuh /ˌmɑɹ.ɡə.ˈɹi.tə/.

Is Margarita a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Margarita is used as a girl name.

How popular is Margarita?

In 2024, Margarita ranked #1808 in the U.S. for girls, with 111 births recorded.