Rita
Rita is making a comeback — from #2420 in 2014 to #2378 in 2016.
Note: Rita hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2016. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
That's a jump of 42 positions. Registrations grew from 1 to 1 (0%).
Peak popularity: 2015 (3 registrations, ranked #523).
Neighbours in the 2016 ranking
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By state & territory — 2016
How often Rita was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (1 baby)
In 2016: 1 baby named Rita across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Rita?
- Between 2014 and 2016, Rita was registered for 5 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Rita a popular name in Australia?
- Rita has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2016, when it last ranked #2378 with 1 registration. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.