girl's name
Lota
LOH-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 586
Lota is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1947 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1912, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1881.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lota Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 |
| 1890s | 76 |
| 1900s | 92 |
| 1910s | 137 |
| 1920s | 124 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 32 |
How Popular Is Lota?
In 1947, Lota was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lota
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lota Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lota over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lota
- English LOH-tuh
Sibling Names for Lota
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lota — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lota
How popular is the name Lota?
In 1947, Lota was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lota a girl's or a boy's name?
Lota is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lota?
Lota has 2 syllables.
When was Lota most popular?
Lota peaked in 1912, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.