Margherita Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mar-guh-REE-tah /mɑrɡəˈritɑ/
Origin: Italian; Latin
Meaning: Italian: Daisy; Latin: Pearl
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Margherita has its roots in the Greek word "margaritēs," which means "pearl." This term was adopted into Latin as "margarita," and subsequently made its way into various languages, including Italian, where it became Margherita. The name entered English through the Latin influence, particularly during the medieval period when Latin was the lingua franca of educated Europe.
The transition into English was facilitated by the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Latin-derived names into the English-speaking world. Historically, the name Margherita has been borne by several notable figures, including Margherita of Savoy, who was the Queen of Italy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
She was a significant cultural figure, and her name is often associated with the Margherita pizza, which was named in her honor in the late 19th century. Additionally, the name appears in various literary works and religious texts, with its variants appearing in different cultures, such as Margaret in English and Marguerite in French.
The name has been used in various forms across Europe, reflecting its widespread appeal and adaptability. Culturally, Margherita symbolizes purity and beauty, akin to the qualities associated with pearls.
This connection has contributed to its enduring presence in various traditions and its use in religious contexts, particularly within Christian communities, where saints named Margaret have been venerated since the early centuries of Christianity. The name has also been associated with themes of femininity and grace, further enhancing its significance in cultural narratives.
Variants of the name, such as Rita, have emerged as diminutive forms, showcasing the name's flexibility and continued relevance throughout history.
Famous people named Margherita
In this section, you will find notable people named Margherita. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Margherita who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Margherita who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Margherita Hack is an astrophysicist best known for her work in stellar evolution and as a popular science communicator.
Margherita Buy is an actress best known for her roles in The Best of Youth, The Last Kiss, and The First Beautiful Thing.
Margherita Missoni is a fashion designer best known for her work with the Missoni brand and her contributions to fashion shows.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Margherita was first seen in the United States in 1892.
Margherita has ranked as high as #873 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in New York, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Margherita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Margherita is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Margherita was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Margherita (1997)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Margherita.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1927 | 23 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1923 | 19 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1892 | 5 |