Perlita
Perlita is an Italian girl name. Italian names tend to end in a vowel, which gives them a warm, musical sound. It shares its name with a color or gem. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funPerlita doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- GenerationPerlita peaked in 1983, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Perlita you'd meet today is about 42 years old.
- HistoryPerlita first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Perlita
Perlita is a girl name of Italian origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Italian names
More Italian girl names
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Luna · moon
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Emilia · rival, striving
- Girl name: Stella · star
Questions about the name Perlita
What is the origin of the name Perlita?
Perlita is Italian in origin. Other Italian names to consider are Isabella (“God is my oath”), Aurora (“dawn”), Camila (“temple attendant”) and Luna (“moon”).
Is Perlita a boy or girl name?
Perlita is a girl name.
How popular is the name Perlita?
Perlita is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #3,806 in 1983, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Perlita?
Perlita is an Italian girl name. Italian names tend to end in a vowel, which gives them a warm, musical sound. It shares its name with a color or gem. 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.