The nameRitej

Ritej is an Arabic girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2010s.

Meaning

Its meaning is debated.

Origin

Arabic, used mainly in Tunisia.

History

First given in France in the mid 2000s, Ritej peaked in the mid 2010s, then declined. It is given especially in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Popularity of the name Ritej

Ritej in France

1479thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (100 births)
1,000babies named Ritej in France since 1900
050100 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ritej was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 755 births over the decade, 76% of all recorded babies named Ritej. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Ritej in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 27 births a year on average, against 75 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ritej mean?

Its meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Ritej?

Arabic, used mainly in Tunisia.

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

Ritej is a girl's name.