Lalita
girl nameLalita entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #2724 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#2724
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4795 |
| 1950s | #4988 |
| 1960s | #4381 |
| 1970s | #3890 |
| 1980s | #4518 |
| 1990s | #9836 |
| 2000s | #11428 |
| 2010s | #12024 |
| 2020s | #12946 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Lalita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lalita alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lalita in 2025?
- Lalita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lalita most popular?
- Lalita peaked in 1979, reaching #2724 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lalita with classmates?
- Lalita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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