girl's name
Ritha
REE-tuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 175
Ritha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1952, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ritha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 63 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Ritha?
In 1978, Ritha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ritha Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ritha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ritha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ritha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ritha
- Pronunciation REE-tuh
Sibling Names for Ritha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ritha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ritha
How popular is the name Ritha?
In 1978, Ritha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ritha a girl's or a boy's name?
Ritha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ritha?
Ritha has 2 syllables.
When was Ritha most popular?
Ritha peaked in 1952, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.