Lalita

Lalita: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Lalita

  • A female given name from Sanskrit commonly used in India.

Etymology

From Sanskrit ललित (lalita).

How popular is Lalita?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#2767peak rank (1979)
782babies since 1880

Since 1880, 782 girls in the U.S. have been named Lalita. Its highest rank for girls was #2767 in 1979. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

1880192019602000202532 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lalita FAQ

What does the name Lalita mean?

A female given name from Sanskrit commonly used in India. From Sanskrit ललित (lalita).

What is the origin of the name Lalita?

Lalita is listed as a name of Sanskrit commonly used in India origin.

How popular is the name Lalita?

Since 1880, 782 girls in the U.S. have been named Lalita. Its highest rank for girls was #2767 in 1979. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Lalita a boy or girl name?

Lalita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 782 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.