Margarita Dailey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Margarita Dailey — Latin
91K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Margarita Dailey is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Margarita is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Margarita is a feminine given name in Latin and Eastern European languages. In Latin it came from the Greek word margaritari (μαργαριτάρι), meaning pearl, which was borrowed from the Persians. (In Sogdian, it was marγārt. In modern Persian, the word has become مروارید, morvārīd, meaning 'pearl'.) The daisy flower is called margarita in Spanish, Greek and other languages. The name is also used in Albanian, Greek, Bulgarian and Russian. The traditional short form of this name is Rita. The surname Dailey: Dan Dailey (1915–1978), American actor and dancer Irene Dailey (1920–2008), American actress Peter F. Dailey (1868–1908), American burlesque comedian Will Dailey (born c.1976), American recording and performing artist Bill Dailey (born 1935), American professional baseball player Bob Dailey (1953–2016), Canadian ice hockey player Casey Dailey (born 1975), American football player Doug Dailey (born 1944), English cyclist Eric Dailey Jr. Margarita is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 91K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Margarita reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Margarita

Latin

Margarita is a feminine given name in Latin and Eastern European languages. In Latin it came from the Greek word margaritari (μαργαριτάρι), meaning pearl, which was borrowed from the Persians. (In Sogdian, it was marγārt. In modern Persian, the word has become مروارید, morvārīd, meaning 'pearl'.) The daisy flower is called margarita in Spanish, Greek and other languages. The name is also used in Albanian, Greek, Bulgarian and Russian. The traditional short form of this name is Rita.

Surname: Dailey

English

Dan Dailey (1915–1978), American actor and dancer Irene Dailey (1920–2008), American actress Peter F. Dailey (1868–1908), American burlesque comedian Will Dailey (born c.1976), American recording and performing artist Bill Dailey (born 1935), American professional baseball player Bob Dailey (1953–2016), Canadian ice hockey player Casey Dailey (born 1975), American football player Doug Dailey (born 1944), English cyclist Eric Dailey Jr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Margarita is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Margarita by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Margarita Dailey

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Margarita Dailey:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Margarita?
The first name Margarita originates from Latin. Margarita is a feminine given name in Latin and Eastern European languages. In Latin it came from the Greek word margaritari (μαργαριτάρι), meaning pearl, which was borrowed from the Persians. (In Sogdian, it was marγārt. In modern Persian, the word has become مروارید, morvārīd, meaning 'pearl'.) The daisy flower is called margarita in Spanish, Greek and other languages. The name is also used in Albanian, Greek, Bulgarian and Russian. The traditional short form of this name is Rita.
When was Margarita most popular?
The name Margarita reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dailey?
The surname Dailey originates from English. Dan Dailey (1915–1978), American actor and dancer Irene Dailey (1920–2008), American actress Peter F. Dailey (1868–1908), American burlesque comedian Will Dailey (born c.1976), American recording and performing artist Bill Dailey (born 1935), American professional baseball player Bob Dailey (1953–2016), Canadian ice hockey player Casey Dailey (born 1975), American football player Doug Dailey (born 1944), English cyclist Eric Dailey Jr.
What are the origins of the name Margarita Dailey?
The name Margarita Dailey combines two different traditions: the first name Margarita has Latin roots, while the surname Dailey originates from English.
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