Margarita
Margarita: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Margarita
Root meaning: “Margaret”
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Latin and Spanish Margarita (“Margaret”).
How popular is Margarita?
Since 1880, 40,219 girls and 199 boys in the U.S. have been named Margarita (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #334 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #2556 in 1936. In 2025, 104 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Margarita FAQ
What does the name Margarita mean?
Margarita traces back to a root meaning "Margaret". A female given name from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from the Latin and Spanish Margarita (“Margaret”).
What is the origin of the name Margarita?
Margarita is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Margarita?
Since 1880, 40,219 girls and 199 boys in the U.S. have been named Margarita (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #334 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #2556 in 1936. In 2025, 104 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Margarita a boy or girl name?
Margarita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 40,219 girls and 199 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.