Lotus

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOH-təs /ˈloʊ.təs/High

Meaning: From the word lotus — Greek lotos, the sacred water-lily, a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth; here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Pure and serene: Lotus is the sacred flower — a symbol of enlightenment and rebirth. Soft, meaningful, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom the word lotus — Greek lotos, the sacred water-lily, a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth; here for boys

U.S. rank (2025)#4631 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 211

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lotus comes from the word lotus — Greek lotos, the sacred water-lily revered in Egypt, India, and across Asia as a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth (it blooms unsullied from muddy water). A soft, meaningful flower-name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-lotus-flower at the root, and serene.

Did you know? The lotus (Greek lotos), the sacred water-lily that rises pure from the mud, is a symbol of enlightenment, purity, and rebirth across Buddhism and Hinduism — a soft, meaningful word-name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 58%

Oxford English Dictionary — lotus — word origin

Variations

Lotos

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lotus mean?

Lotus is the sacred water-lily — a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth.

How do you pronounce Lotus?

It's said LOH-təs /ˈloʊ.təs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lotus a boy or girl name?

Lotus is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Lotus?

Lotus is a rare name in the U.S.