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Lotus

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Pronounced LOH-tus /ˈloʊ.tΙ™s/Medium

Meaning: Lotus flowerMedium

In 30 seconds: Lotus is an English nature name for the lotus flower, with the word itself coming through Greek.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLotus flower
U.S. rank (2025)#1826 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births110 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,763

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202318962025

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 is simply the name of the flower, used directly as a given name. The word reached English through Greek, where it named several plants. As a girls' name it leans entirely on the flower's imagery of beauty and serenity.

Unlike many floral names, Lotus keeps the flat, unsoftened shape of the word itself, which gives it a clean, slightly exotic feel.

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

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Jasmineβ€” A flower name sharing Lotus's serene, fragrant association
Preciousβ€” shares the -us ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lotus mean?

Lotus is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Lotus?

It's commonly said LOH-tus /ˈloʊ.tΙ™s/.

Is Lotus a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Lotus?

In 2024, Lotus ranked #1663 in the U.S. for girls, with 123 births recorded.

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