Total births
82
Girls' name · since 1974
Rekita
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 82 babies named Rekita, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 82
- total births
- 1974–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
82 girls have been named Rekita since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rekita recorded 82 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1990.
- 82 total births
- 1974–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
82 girls have been named Rekita since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 82
- total births
- 1974–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Rekita was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
10 babies were named Rekita in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Rekita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rekita's full recorded timeline at 1982, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1985, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1978 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rekita at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Rekita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1990
- Peak year (1978)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Rekita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Rekita's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Rekita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
52 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 52 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rekita? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 82 babies named Rekita. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 10 births.
When was Rekita most popular? ▼
Rekita was most popular in the 1980s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Rekita been used? ▼
Rekita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 17 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Rekita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reka, Rekha, Rekisha, Rekia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rekita's data
- Rekita's decade-level peak was the 1980s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rekita
Nearby Names Like Rekita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rekita
Reka Girl
310 births
Rekha Girl
212 births
Rekisha Girl
66 births
Rekia Girl
62 births
Rekeisha Girl
23 births
Compare Rekita side by side: Rekita vs Reka Rekita vs Rekha Rekita vs Rekisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rekita: Baby Name Since 1974 - 82 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rekita. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rekita draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.