Rita

At a glance

Rita ranks #779 for dogs. It is almost always a girl's name (99% female). It is most popular with Chihuahuas.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Rita?

#779dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,505female dogs
151dogs in the records
#984cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 93%Boys 1%Not recorded 6%

99% girls · 1% boys among 141 dogs with a recorded sex

Rita over the years

Steady
02.65.12013: 0.6, 2014: 4.5, 2015: 1.8, 2016: 3.1, 2017: 1.3, 2018: 1.7, 2019: 0.5, 2020: 2.6, 2021: 3.3, 2022: 0.3, 2023: 1.9, 2024: 2.32013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Rita per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Rita

RuthieRotiRettaRuutuRayitoRitoRottiRatu

Questions

Is Rita a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (99% female).

How popular is Rita for dogs?

Rita is the #779 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 151 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Rita?

Rita is said in 2 syllables: Ri·ta. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Rita?

Ruthie, Roti and Retta sound similar.

What breeds are often named Rita?

Chihuahuas, Labrador Retrievers and Pit Bulls are the breeds most often called Rita.

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