Margherita

Margherita is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “daisy.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2025.

Margherita at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“daisy”

About the name Margherita

Margherita belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “daisy” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Margherita first appears in Social Security records in 1892. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1338 in 1898, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,155 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Margherita in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Best US rank
#1338 in 1898
Peak year
1926
Total since 1880
1,155

Margherita in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2689 in 2023
Babies named Margherita in 2025
4
Total since 1996
89

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Margherita mean?

Margherita means “daisy” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Margherita a boy or girl name?

Margherita is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Margherita?

Margherita comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Margherita?

Margherita first appears in US records in 1892. Its best-ever ranking was #1338 in 1898, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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