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Nolita

Girl name · Latin

Nolita is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funNolita doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationNolita peaked in 1969, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Nolita you'd meet today is about 56 years old.
  • HistoryNolita first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025

04.5919691990

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Nolita

Nolita is a girl name of Latin origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Nolita

What is the origin of the name Nolita?

Nolita is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Nolita a boy or girl name?

Nolita is a girl name.

How popular is the name Nolita?

Nolita is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1990. It peaked at #4,418 in 1969, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Nolita?

Nolita is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.