Margarita

Meaning of Margarita

Margarita means "pearl." It's a word that was used to describe something precious and beautiful, like a pearl.

Margarita has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Margarita

After ranking as high as #654 in 2000, Margarita has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Margarita

• Queen Margarita of Spain
  Queen consort of Spain
• Rita Hayworth
  American actress and dancer
• Margarita Louis-Dreyfus
  Swiss-Russian businesswoman
• Margarita Simonyan
  Russian journalist, editor
• Margarita Rosa de Francisco
  Colombian actress, TV host

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Questions about the name Margarita

What does the name Margarita mean?

Margarita means margarita means "pearl." it's a word that was used to describe something precious and beautiful, like a pearl, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Margarita a boy's or a girl's name?

Margarita is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Margarita?

Margarita did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Margarita most popular?

Margarita peaked at #654 in 2000.