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Lolita

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Pronounced loh-LEE-tah /loʊˈliː.tə/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish diminutive of Dolores, 'sorrows' (from Maria de los Dolores, 'Mary of the Sorrows'). A traditional pet name; note it also carries a literary and pop-culture association from Nabokov's novel.Low

In 30 seconds: A Spanish pet form of Dolores: Lolita means 'sorrows' (said 'loh-LEE-tah'). Traditional, with a noted literary association.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningA Spanish diminutive of Dolores, 'sorrows' (from Maria de los Dolores, 'Mary of the Sorrows'). A traditional pet name; note it also carries a literary and pop-culture association from Nabokov's novel.
U.S. rank (2025)#10564 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,664

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196318902025

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

Lolita is a Spanish diminutive of Dolores, ultimately 'sorrows.' Long a warm pet name in Spanish-speaking families, it also carries a well-known literary and pop-culture association from Nabokov's Lolita, which we note — familiar but layered (said 'loh-LEE-tah').

It appears rarely as a formal given name today. Rare, traditional, and layered.

Did you know? Lolita is a Spanish diminutive of Dolores ('sorrows,' from 'Mary of the Sorrows') — a traditional pet name that also carries a literary association from Nabokov's novel, which we note (said 'loh-LEE-tah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Lolita — Spanish diminutive of Dolores; literary association noted

Variations

LolaDoloresLoli

Nicknames

LolaLoli

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If you like Lolita…

Lola— a shorter Dolores pet form
Dolores— the name it shortens
Carmelita— a like Spanish -ita diminutive
Rosita— a like Spanish -ita pet name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lolita mean?

Lolita is a Spanish diminutive of Dolores, 'sorrows.' It also carries a literary association from Nabokov's novel, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lolita?

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

Is Lolita a boy or girl name?

Lolita is a girl's name.

How popular is Lolita?

Lolita is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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