Holding steady.
Popularity of Karlita since 1968
Babies named Karlita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Karlita is a rare Spanish diminutive first recorded in U.S. data in 1968. It reached its highest usage in 1978, though it has never entered the top 1000. The name has remained stable in use, never experiencing a dramatic surge. As a feminized and endearing form of Karl or Carlos, it reflects a tradition of affectionate diminutives in Spanish naming customs. Karlita is most common in communities with Hispanic heritage, though its top states are not concentrated enough to indicate a specific regional favorite.
Karlita is a Spanish diminutive of Karl (or its Spanish cognate Carlos), ultimately from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. The suffix '-ita' conveys endearment or smallness, common in Spanish feminine diminutives. The name emerged primarily in the 20th century, used in Spanish-speaking communities as a familiar form of Carla or Carolina.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kari, Lita, Karlie
Variants: Carlita
Sibling names for Karlita
Names that share Karlita's style, for a brother or sister.
