Lorita
Pronunciation: [ l-awr-EET-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lorita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 903 babies have been named Lorita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lorita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,537 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,537
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lorita
Lorita is a girl name .
Lorita is currently ranked #38,537 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lorita include Lor, Lori, Loriy, Loriie, Loy, Loie, and Lorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lorita include Lori . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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