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Lupita Pronunciation

Lupita is pronounced loo-PEE-tah /luˈpi.tɑ/High

Meaning: Diminutive of Guadalupe — the Marian title, place-name read 'river of the wolf' — Mexico's beloved 'little Lupe'Medium

In 30 seconds: Guadalupe's dearest nickname: Lupita is Mexico's tender 'little Lupe' — Oscar-crowned by Lupita Nyong'o. Devotional warmth with red-carpet shine.

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Origin HighSpanish

MeaningDiminutive of Guadalupe — the Marian title, place-name read 'river of the wolf' — Mexico's beloved 'little Lupe'

U.S. rank (2024)#3921 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,720

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Lupita is the affectionate diminutive of Guadalupe — the Marian devotion of Mexico, its place-name read as Arabic-Latin 'river of the wolf'. Universal in Mexican life, it gleams globally through Lupita Nyong'o.

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican-heritage families. Rare as a standalone, devotional at the root, and beloved.

Did you know? Lupita Nyong'o — born in Mexico City to Kenyan parents and named for Our Lady of Guadalupe — won an Oscar in her first major film role.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Guadalupe — root etymology

Variations

GuadalupeLupeLupelina

Nicknames

Lupe

Famous Bearers

★Lupita Nyong'o (1983–present)
Kenyan-Mexican actress, Academy Award winner for 12 Years a Slave.

If you like Lupita…

Guadalupe— the full devotional name

Xiomara— a fellow proud Latina favorite

Paloma— the companion Marian 'dove' name

Anita— another Spanish name

Juanita— echoes that soft -ta sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Lupita?

Lupita is pronounced loo-PEE-tah (/luˈpi.tɑ/). Press play above to hear Lupita said aloud.

How do you say Lupita?

Lupita is said loo-PEE-tah (/luˈpi.tɑ/). Press play above to hear Lupita said aloud.

What does the name Lupita mean?

Lupita is the diminutive of Guadalupe, the Mexican Marian title read as 'river of the wolf'.

Is Lupita a boy or girl name?

Lupita is a girl's name.

How popular is Lupita?

Lupita is a rare standalone name in the U.S.