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The baby name Lolita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /loˈlita/ (loh-LEE-tah),English: /loʊˈliːtə/ (loh-LEE-tuh).

Lolita is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish: /loˈlita/ (loh-LEE-tah),English: /loʊˈliːtə/ (loh-LEE-tuh)

What is the meaning of the name Lolita ?

The baby name Lolita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /loˈlita/ (loh-LEE-tah),English: /loʊˈliːtə/ (loh-LEE-tuh).

Lolita is Spanish in Origin.

Lolita is the Spanish hypocoristic formed with -ita from Lola, itself a short form of Dolores, the Marian title Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (“Our Lady of Sorrows”). The diminutive signals tenderness and youth, so the name is often read as “little Lola” or “dear Dolores,” with the underlying meaning tied to “sorrows” from Latin dolor.

As a given name, Lolita has been established in Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines, and it appears in Eastern Europe as well. In Anglophone countries its use diminished after the mid-20th century because of associations with Nabokov’s novel and later adaptations, though it remains familiar in Hispanic contexts. Related forms include Dolores, María de los Dolores, and Lola; affectionate variants and nicknames include Loli and Lita. Rare spellings such as Lolitta or Lollita occur. The name blends traditional Catholic heritage with a brightly diminutive Spanish sound.

Lolita has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Lolita

Lolita Flores Musician · Born 1958 · Spain Lolita Flores is a Spanish musician and actress, best known for her contributions to the music scene in Spain. She gained fame with songs like 'Sarandonga' and 'Amor, amor', and has also appeared in various Spanish films and television shows. Born in 1958, she comes from a family with a rich artistic heritage.

Celebrity babies named Lolita

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Lolita Chammah Isabelle Huppert film producer ★★★★★ Ronald Chammah film director ★★★★★
Lolita de Palma Gale Anne Hurd film producer ★★★★★ Brian De Palma film director ★★★★★
Lolita Flores Lola Flores television actor ★★★★★ El Pescaílla singer ★★★★★

Lolita – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1990 #1 — 542
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
TM Girls 0 #35 1 574
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
LT 0 #86 3 949
MD Girls 0 #91 2 865
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
ID Girls 0 #100 3 3,319
GE Girls 0 #103 6 1,564
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
BN Girls 0 #110 5 5,459
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
PA 0 #135 4 3,797
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
EE Girls 0 #138 5 1,888
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
LT Girls 0 #152 43 1,904
Sweden Girls 2006 #162 2 1,276
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
PH Girls 0 #198 212 13,098
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
HU Girls 0 #221 5 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
GR Girls 0 #245 5 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
RU Girls 0 #253 335 11,913
MO Girls 0 #256 8 7,056
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
TW Girls 0 #267 10 8,139
KZ Girls 0 #276 45 5,862
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
Canada Girls 2018 #286 5 2,960
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
QA Girls 0 #305 12 15,378
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
JO Girls 0 #337 3 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #348 4 5,378
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
OM Girls 0 #378 19 15,987
France Girls 2021 #388 18 3,185
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #439 7 8,339
Spain 0 #441 12 2,326
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
PS Girls 0 #489 35 10,981
KW Girls 0 #497 19 19,177
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
AE Girls 0 #518 36 20,968
RU Boys 0 #518 9 12,621
CM Girls 0 #530 11 11,671
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #536 6 7,500
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
HK Girls 0 #566 50 16,104
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
SG Girls 0 #571 16 18,916
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
IL Girls 0 #587 31 11,648
BO Girls 0 #591 21 9,488
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
LB 0 #647 12 13,263
IT 0 #703 12 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #718 21 3,895
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #806 33 4,949
TN 0 #817 13 13,765
SA Girls 0 #852 84 25,931
Spain Girls 0 #870 114 5,561
BR Girls 0 #900 42 12,708
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #909 8 8,487
EG Girls 0 #929 31 14,742
NL Girls 0 #937 19 5,933
MY Girls 0 #970 25 24,821
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
CO Girls 0 #1,051 28 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,071 113 17,781
MA 0 #1,080 49 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,110 32 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,258 189 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Lolita is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Wallonia, Belgium
Canada
Ireland

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People also ask about Lolita

Lolita is predominantly a girl's name.
Lolita is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish: /loˈlita/ (loh-LEE-tah),English: /loʊˈliːtə/ (loh-LEE-tuh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lola and Loli.
Yes, very popular — Lolita ranked #1 in Ireland in 1990, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Lolita ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1990).
Lolita's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #367 in 2011 to #388 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Lolita are in our database, including Lolita Flores (Musician).
Yes — at least 3 celebrity couples have chosen Lolita for their child, including Isabelle Huppert and Ronald Chammah.