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Carlota

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Pronounced kar-LOH-ta /kaɾ.ˈlo.ta/Medium

Meaning: ManMedium

In 30 seconds: Carlota is a Spanish girl's name, the feminine form within the Charles family of names meaning 'man'. It has a warm, romantic-language ring.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Portuguese
MeaningMan
U.S. rank (2025)#3657 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,460

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202318872025

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

Carlota is the Spanish feminine form tied to the Charles name family, which carries the meaning 'man' (in the sense of a free man). It connects to a wide spread of related names, including Carla, Karla, and Karolina. Carlota Joaquina of Spain, born in 1775, was a historical bearer.

The name has a stately, Iberian feel, rolling easily off the tongue. Its variations range from the short Carla to the longer Karolina, all drawn from the same Charles root as Carlota.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Carlota is 'man', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Carlota — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CharlizeKaralinaCarlaKarlaKarolina

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Carlota Joaquina of Spain (1775–1830)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Carlota…

Carla— A short Spanish-Italian feminine form from the same Charles root as Carlota.
Karla— A spelling variant of Carla sharing Carlota's origin.
Karolina— A fuller feminine form of the same Charles family that gives us Carlota.
Charlize— Another feminine Charles-family name listed among Carlota's variations.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carlota mean?

Carlota is usually explained as meaning 'man' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Carlota?

It's commonly said kar-LOH-ta /kaɾ.ˈlo.ta/.

Is Carlota a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Carlota is used as a girl name.

How popular is Carlota?

In 2024, Carlota ranked #2795 in the U.S. for girls, with 60 births recorded.

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