b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Lotus

Quick answerThe name Lotus derives from the Latin "lotus," referring to the aquatic flowering plant symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and rebirth across multiple traditions.

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

L
Top 5,000

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,826
TrendStable
Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureWestern, Buddhist, Hindu
ReligionBuddhism, Hinduism
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 5
Global rank#1,207

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Lotus

The name Lotus derives from the Latin "lotus," referring to the aquatic flowering plant symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and rebirth across multiple traditions.

Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.

Etymology

The name Lotus derives from the Latin "lotus," referring to the aquatic flowering plant symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and rebirth across multiple traditions. The name is used primarily in Western cultures and Buddhist/Hindu contexts, where the lotus flower holds profound spiritual significance as a sacred symbol of spiritual awakening and divine beauty.

Lotus currently ranks #1,826 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Western, Buddhist, Hindu names that sit beautifully beside Lotus

Similar names you might like

Names starting with L

Names that sound like Lotus

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Leticia
Unisex Latin

"Leticia derives from the Latin word "laetitia," meaning "joy" or "gladness," and entered European languages through this classical root."

Global rank #16 View name
Ludwig
Boy German

"Ludwig derives from the Germanic elements "hlud" (fame) and "wig" (battle), literally meaning "famous warrior" or "famous in battle." The…"

Global rank #34 View name
Lodewijk
Boy Dutch

"Lodewijk is the Dutch form of Louis, derived from the Germanic elements "hlod" (fame) and "wig" (warrior), meaning "famous warrior."…"

Global rank #95 View name
Ludwik
Boy Polish

"Ludwik means "famous warrior" and derives from the Germanic elements "hlud" (famous) and "wig" (war/battle), making it the Polish form…"

Global rank #128 View name
Letycja
Girl Polish

"Letycja is the Polish form of Letitia, derived from the Latin name Laetitia, which means "joy" or "gladness" from the…"

Global rank #177 View name
Letizia
Girl Latin

"The given name 'Letizia' is derived from the Latin word 'laetitia', meaning joy or happiness, and is of Latin linguistic…"

Global rank #206 View name
Latisha
Unisex African American

"Latisha is a modern American name created by blending "La-" (a prefix popular in African American naming traditions) with "Tisha,"…"

Global rank #438 View name
Letisja
Girl Latin

"The name 'Letisja' is a variant of 'Letitia,' derived from the Latin word *laetitia* meaning "joy" or "happiness." It is…"

Global rank #518 View name
Ludwika
Girl Polish

"Ludwika is the feminine form of Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior" or "renowned in battle," derived from the Old High German…"

Global rank #597 View name
Latasha
Unisex African American

"The given name 'Latasha' is derived from the Arabic name 'Lataasha' or 'Lataashah', meaning 'beauty' or 'lovely one', and is…"

Global rank #621 View name
Latika
Girl

"The given name 'Latika' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'latikā,' meaning 'bead' or 'pearl,' and is often associated with…"

Global rank #633 View name
Laetizia
Girl Latin

"The name Laetizia means "joy" or "happiness," derived from the Latin word *laetitia*."

Global rank #652 View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Girls
✏

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect