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Carlita

♀ Girl

Pronounced kar-LEE-tah /kɑrˈliː.tə/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish diminutive of Carla — the feminine of Carlos/Charles, from the Germanic for 'free man' — so 'little Carla; free.' Warm and affectionate.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm pet name: Carlita is 'little Carla,' from Carla ('free') (said 'kar-LEE-tah'). Affectionate and sunny.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Germanic
MeaningA Spanish diminutive of Carla — the feminine of Carlos/Charles, from the Germanic for 'free man' — so 'little Carla; free.' Warm and affectionate.
U.S. rank (2023)#15634 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,380

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519142023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carlita is a Spanish pet form of Carla (feminine of Charles, 'free man'), 'little Carla; free.' It reads warm and sunny — rare in the U.S. (said 'kar-LEE-tah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, warm, and affectionate.

Did you know? Carlita is a Spanish diminutive of Carla — the feminine of Charles, 'free man' — so 'little Carla,' a warm, affectionate name (said 'kar-LEE-tah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Carlita — Spanish diminutive of Carla; 'free'

Variations

CarlaCarlotaRosita

Nicknames

CarlaLita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carlita mean?

Carlita is a Spanish diminutive of Carla (feminine of Charles, 'free man'), 'little Carla.'

How do you pronounce Carlita?

It's said kar-LEE-tah /kɑrˈliː.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Carlita a boy or girl name?

Carlita is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Carlita?

Carlita is a rare name in the U.S.

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