Lolita
Lolita: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /lษสlหli.tษ/ ยท /loสlหli.ษพษ/
Meaning and origin of Lolita
- A female given name from Spanish.
- A female given name from Assamese, Bengali, Odia and Santali.
Etymology
The name is from Spanish Lolita, diminutive of Lola, from the given name Dolores. The noun derives from the name: see the etymology at lolita for details.
How popular is Lolita?
Since 1880, 8,664 girls in the U.S. have been named Lolita. Its highest rank for girls was #468 in 1963. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Lolita
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Lolita FAQ
What does the name Lolita mean?
A female given name from Spanish. A female given name from Assamese, Bengali, Odia and Santali. The name is from Spanish Lolita, diminutive of Lola, from the given name Dolores. The noun derives from the name: see the etymology at lolita for details.
What is the origin of the name Lolita?
Lolita is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Lolita?
Since 1880, 8,664 girls in the U.S. have been named Lolita. Its highest rank for girls was #468 in 1963. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lolita a boy or girl name?
Lolita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,664 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.