Arita's name day is celebrated annually on May 15 in Latvia.
Arita is a rare name globally, though it holds a strong and traditional place within Latvian culture. It is almost exclusively used for females, carrying an elegant, soft, and timeless mood that feels both grounded and sophisticated. The name is rooted in ancient regional naming customs, which have helped maintain its distinct identity over many decades. While it is not a common choice in the United States, its clarity and melodic structure make it a recognizable and respected name in its home region. Its overall vibe is one of refinement, suggesting a personality that is thoughtful and classic.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Greece | 25 | January | Grigorios, Gregory, Margarita |
 USA | 11 | February | Adolfo, Adolph, Adolpha, Alva, Alvarita, Alvaro, Lourdes |
 Finland | 17 | February | Väinö, Väinämö, Karita, Rita |
 Estonia | 18 | February | Karme, Karmen, Karita, Rita |
 Lithuania | 22 | February | Darvydas, Elvinas, Gintaute, Margarita |
 Spain | 22 | February | Margarita, Leonor |
 Latvia | 25 | March | Mara, Marina, Marita, Marite |
| Lithuania | 10 | April | Agna, Apolonijus, Margarita, Mintautas |
 Bulgaria | 12 | April | Vencislav, Vencislava, Violeta, Varban, Girgin, Girgina, Dilyan, Dilyana, Zdravka, Zdravko, Latinka, Lilyana, Margarita, Nevena, Roza, Rosen, Rosica, Trendafil, Trendafilka, Tsvetan, Tsveta, Tsvetanka, Tsviatko, Tseno, Stanislav, Stanislava |
 Sweden | 7 | May | Carina, Carita |
| Lithuania | 10 | June | Galindas, Margarita, Vingaile, Zybartas |
| USA | 10 | June | Daisy, Greta, Gretchen, Madge, Maggie, Margaret, Margarita, Margot, Marguerite, Marjorie, Meagan, Meg, Megan, Meghan, Peggy, Rita |
| Estonia | 13 | July | Margareeta, Margit, Mareta, Maret, Marita, Marit, Marge, Mare, Meeta, Greta, Grete, Kreet, Kreeta, Reet, Reeda |
| Latvia | 13 | July | Alda, Margarita, Margrieta, Mariska, Perle |
| Finland | 19 | July | Sari, Saara, Sara, Sarita, Salla, Salli |
 Norway | 27 | July | Marita, Rita |
 Russia | 30 | July | Margarita, Marina |
| Finland | 15 | August | Marjatta, Marja, Jaana, Marianna, Marianne, Marita, Maritta, Marjaana, Marjo, Marjukka, Marjut, Jatta, Marju |
 Ukraine | 5 | October | Charita |
| Lithuania | 16 | October | Ambraziejus, Dovalde, Gutautas, Jadvyga, Margarita |
| Spain | 16 | October | Margarita, María Alacoque |
| Sweden | 22 | October | Marika, Marita |
| Spain | 16 | November | Edmundo, Margarita |