Holding steady.
Popularity of Lalita since 1947
Babies named Lalita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 182 |
| 1980s | 187 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Lalita first appears in U.S. birth records in 1947 and reached its highest recorded usage in 1979. Since then its frequency has remained stable, though it has never been a common name nationally. The name's Sanskrit roots give it a spiritual resonance in Hindu communities, referencing the playful yet divine nature of the goddess. Though absent from the current top 1000, Lalita has a steady presence among families seeking a name with deep cultural and religious meaning.
Lalita derives from the Sanskrit root 'lal' meaning 'to play' or 'to caress,' giving the sense of 'playful' or 'charming.' In Hinduism, Lalita is an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi and also of Radha, the beloved of Krishna. The name has been used in India for centuries and appears in various Hindu scriptures, including the Lalita Sahasranama, a text of a thousand names of the goddess.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lali, Litu, Lala
Variants: Lalitha
Sibling names for Lalita
Names that share Lalita's style, for a brother or sister.
