Rita Bonilla

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rita Bonilla — pearl
316K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rita Bonilla is a name that combines Portuguese origins. The first name Rita is a feminine given name of Portuguese origin. Rita is a female name, often a name in its own right, but mostly a shortened version of Margarita. The feast day of Rita is generally celebrated on May 22 in honor of Saint Rita of Cascia. Rita Rani Ahuja (born 1978), American actress Rita Avila (born 1964), Filipina actress Rita Azevedo Gomes (born 1952), Portuguese film director Rita Batata (born 1986), Brazilian actress Rita Bell (1893–1992), American singer, entertainer Rita Bhaduri (1955–2018), Indian actress Rita Blanco (born 1963), Portuguese actress Rita Buzzar, Brazilian film producer Rita Calderoni (born 1951), Italian actress Rita C. The surname Bonilla: Alejandro Bonilla (1820–1901), Dominican painter and teacher Andrea Bonilla (born 1978), Bolivian politician Andrea Bonilla (runner) (born 1986), Ecuadorian long-distance runner Armando Bonilla (born 1967), American attorney who is a Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Arturo Bonilla (born 1953), Honduran footballer Bobby Bonilla (born 1963), American baseball player who played from 1986 to 2001 in Major League Baseball Breyner Bonilla (born 1986), Colombian footballer Byron Bonilla (born 1993), Nicaraguan footballer Charles F. Rita is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 316K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Rita reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rita

Meaning: pearl

Portuguese

Rita is a female name, often a name in its own right, but mostly a shortened version of Margarita. The feast day of Rita is generally celebrated on May 22 in honor of Saint Rita of Cascia. Rita Rani Ahuja (born 1978), American actress Rita Avila (born 1964), Filipina actress Rita Azevedo Gomes (born 1952), Portuguese film director Rita Batata (born 1986), Brazilian actress Rita Bell (1893–1992), American singer, entertainer Rita Bhaduri (1955–2018), Indian actress Rita Blanco (born 1963), Portuguese actress Rita Buzzar, Brazilian film producer Rita Calderoni (born 1951), Italian actress Rita C.

Surname: Bonilla

Spanish

Alejandro Bonilla (1820–1901), Dominican painter and teacher Andrea Bonilla (born 1978), Bolivian politician Andrea Bonilla (runner) (born 1986), Ecuadorian long-distance runner Armando Bonilla (born 1967), American attorney who is a Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Arturo Bonilla (born 1953), Honduran footballer Bobby Bonilla (born 1963), American baseball player who played from 1986 to 2001 in Major League Baseball Breyner Bonilla (born 1986), Colombian footballer Byron Bonilla (born 1993), Nicaraguan footballer Charles F.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Rita 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 Rita by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Rita Bonilla

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 Rita Bonilla:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Rita?
The first name Rita originates from Portuguese. Rita is a female name, often a name in its own right, but mostly a shortened version of Margarita. The feast day of Rita is generally celebrated on May 22 in honor of Saint Rita of Cascia. Rita Rani Ahuja (born 1978), American actress Rita Avila (born 1964), Filipina actress Rita Azevedo Gomes (born 1952), Portuguese film director Rita Batata (born 1986), Brazilian actress Rita Bell (1893–1992), American singer, entertainer Rita Bhaduri (1955–2018), Indian actress Rita Blanco (born 1963), Portuguese actress Rita Buzzar, Brazilian film producer Rita Calderoni (born 1951), Italian actress Rita C.
When was Rita most popular?
The name Rita reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bonilla?
The surname Bonilla originates from Spanish. Alejandro Bonilla (1820–1901), Dominican painter and teacher Andrea Bonilla (born 1978), Bolivian politician Andrea Bonilla (runner) (born 1986), Ecuadorian long-distance runner Armando Bonilla (born 1967), American attorney who is a Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Arturo Bonilla (born 1953), Honduran footballer Bobby Bonilla (born 1963), American baseball player who played from 1986 to 2001 in Major League Baseball Breyner Bonilla (born 1986), Colombian footballer Byron Bonilla (born 1993), Nicaraguan footballer Charles F.
What are the origins of the name Rita Bonilla?
The name Rita Bonilla combines two different traditions: the first name Rita has Portuguese roots, while the surname Bonilla originates from Spanish.
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