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Hispanic girl names: 90+ Latina names with meanings

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Hispanic girl names include Altagracia, Ariadna and Javiera, Spanish-language names loved from the Caribbean to Chile and in Latina families across the US. Each one comes with its meaning, origin and an easy pronunciation.

This list of 90+ Hispanic baby girl names covers classic Latina names, modern picks like Galilea, virtue names, names that honor the Virgin Mary, heroines and stars from across Latin America, Quechua, Aymara and Mapuche names, and everyday nicknames. Big favorites like Sofía and Valentina appear on our Spanish and Mexican girl name pages, so every name here is a new find.

Can't decide? Shuffle 6 random picks

  • Eluney

    From elun, to give; Mapudungun. Say eh-loo-NAY

  • Clemencia

    Mercy; Latin. Say kleh-MEN-syah

  • Águeda

    Good; Greek. Spanish form of Agatha. Say AH-geh-dah

  • Amada

    Beloved; Latin. Say ah-MAH-dah

  • Altagracia

    High grace; Spanish. Honors the Dominican Republic's patron Virgin

  • Anacaona

    Golden flower; Taíno. A poet and ruler on Hispaniola

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Classic Latina names

Names of mothers, aunts and grandmothers across Latin America.

  1. Ofelia 87 in 2025: Help; Greek. Say oh-FEH-lyah
  2. Ernestina 8 in 2025: Serious, earnest; Germanic. Feminine of Ernesto
  3. Enriqueta Under 5 in 2025: Home ruler; Germanic. Feminine of Enrique. Say en-ree-KEH-tah
  4. Guillermina Under 5 in 2025: Will and helmet; Germanic. Feminine of Guillermo. Mina for short
  5. Adelaida 65 in 2025: Noble type; Germanic. Spanish form of Adelaide
  6. Olimpia 12 in 2025: Of Olympus; Greek. Say oh-LEEM-pyah
  7. Estefanía 88 in 2025: Crown, garland; Greek. Feminine of Esteban. Say es-teh-fah-NEE-ah
  8. Ivonne 27 in 2025: Yew; Germanic. A form of Yvonne used in Germany and Latin America
  9. Lizbeth 171 in 2025: God is my oath; Hebrew. A Latin American take on Elizabeth
  10. Eusebia Under 5 in 2025: Pious; Greek. Feminine of Eusebio. Say eh-oo-SEH-byah
  11. Felipa Under 5 in 2025: Lover of horses; Greek. Feminine of Felipe
  12. Teodosia Under 5 in 2025: Gift of God; Greek. Say teh-oh-DOH-syah
  13. Honoria 5 in 2025: Honor; Latin. Say oh-NOH-ryah
  14. Bernardita Under 5 in 2025: Brave bear; Germanic. Spanish name for Saint Bernadette
  15. Gema 96 in 2025: Gem, precious stone; Latin. Spanish form of Gemma
  16. Águeda Under 5 in 2025: Good; Greek. Spanish form of Agatha. Say AH-geh-dah
  17. Escolástica Under 5 in 2025: Scholar; Latin. Saint Benedict's sister, by tradition his twin

Modern Latina names

Newer choices Latina parents reach for today, from Bible places to gemstones and wildflowers.

  1. Galilea US #647: Spanish for Galilee, from Hebrew galil, district; also a feminine of Galileo. Say gah-lee-LEH-ah
  2. Génesis US #66: Origin, birth; Greek. Named for the first book of the Bible
  3. Aranza 144 in 2025: Thornbush; Basque. Spanish spelling of Arantza. Say ah-RAHN-sah
  4. Yamila 33 in 2025: Beautiful; Arabic. Latin American form of Jamila
  5. Ariadna 153 in 2025: Most holy; Greek. The Cretan princess of the labyrinth myth
  6. Leonela 13 in 2025: Little lion; Latin. Feminine of Leonel. Say leh-oh-NEH-lah
  7. Ámbar 108 in 2025: Amber; Arabic, via Spanish. A warm jewel-tone name
  8. Cristal 37 in 2025: Crystal; Greek, via Spanish. Bright and sparkly
  9. Lluvia 88 in 2025: Rain; from Latin pluvia. Say YOO-byah
  10. Selva Under 5 in 2025: Forest, jungle; from Latin silva. Say SEL-bah
  11. Primavera Under 5 in 2025: Spring, the season; Latin. Say pree-mah-BEH-rah
  12. Amapola Under 5 in 2025: Poppy; Spanish. A bright red wildflower
  13. Camelia 40 in 2025: Camellia flower, named for botanist Georg Kamel

Virtue and word names for girls

Spanish words for faith, mercy and good fortune, long used as girls' names.

  1. Fe Under 5 in 2025: Faith; Latin. One of the shortest names in Spanish
  2. Clemencia Under 5 in 2025: Mercy; Latin. Say kleh-MEN-syah
  3. Prudencia Under 5 in 2025: Prudence, good sense; Latin. Say proo-DEN-syah
  4. Constancia Under 5 in 2025: Constancy; Latin. Say kons-TAHN-syah
  5. Paciencia Under 5 in 2025: Patience; Latin. Say pah-SYEN-syah
  6. Benigna Under 5 in 2025: Kind, good; Latin. Feminine of Benigno
  7. Victorina Under 5 in 2025: Conqueror, from Victor; Latin. Say beek-toh-REE-nah
  8. Modesta Under 5 in 2025: Modest; Latin. Say moh-DES-tah
  9. Fortunata Under 5 in 2025: Fortunate; Latin. A heroine of a famous Galdós novel
  10. Amada 43 in 2025: Beloved; Latin. Say ah-MAH-dah
  11. Virtudes Under 5 in 2025: Virtues; Latin. A plural name, like Mercedes. Say beer-TOO-des

Marian names from Latin America

Titles of the Virgin Mary, often tied to a famous shrine. Many girls carry them after María, as in María de la Candelaria.

  1. Altagracia Under 5 in 2025: High grace; Spanish. Honors the Dominican Republic's patron Virgin
  2. Providencia Under 5 in 2025: Providence; Latin. Our Lady of Providence is Puerto Rico's patron
  3. Regla Under 5 in 2025: Rule; Latin. For the Black Madonna of a town on Havana Bay. In everyday Spanish, la regla is also a woman's monthly period
  4. Luján Under 5 in 2025: Honors Argentina's patron Virgin, whose basilica stands northwest of Buenos Aires
  5. Candelaria 28 in 2025: Candlemas; Latin. Puno in Peru holds a famous fiesta for her
  6. Anunciación Under 5 in 2025: Annunciation; Latin. For the angel's message to Mary
  7. Loreto Under 5 in 2025: Laurel grove; Latin. For the Holy House shrine in an Italian hill town
  8. Merced Under 5 in 2025: Mercy; Latin. For Our Lady of Mercy, loved in Peru
  9. Presentación Under 5 in 2025: Presentation; Latin. For Mary's presentation at the Temple
  10. Tránsito Under 5 in 2025: Passing; Latin. For Mary's passing into heaven
  11. Pastora Under 5 in 2025: Shepherdess; Latin. For the Divine Shepherdess, venerated in Venezuela

Latina names from history and culture

Names carried by poets, patriots, athletes and stars from Argentina to the Caribbean.

  1. Alfonsina Under 5 in 2025: Noble and ready; Germanic. Swiss-born Argentine poet Storni bore it
  2. Evita 8 in 2025: Pet form of Eva, life. Argentina's first lady Perón
  3. Libertad Under 5 in 2025: Liberty; Latin. Argentine film star Lamarque bore it
  4. Marcela 136 in 2025: Little Marcus, of Mars; Latin. Pen name of Papelucho's Chilean author
  5. Javiera Under 5 in 2025: New house; Basque. Chilean independence heroine Carrera bore it
  6. Policarpa Under 5 in 2025: Much fruit; Greek. Colombian independence heroine Salavarrieta
  7. Shakira 12 in 2025: Grateful, thankful; Arabic. The Colombian superstar's real first name
  8. Chabuca Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of Isabel in Peru. Songwriter Granda went by it
  9. Bartolina Under 5 in 2025: Feminine of Bartolomé, son of Talmai. Aymara heroine Sisa
  10. Isidora 24 in 2025: Gift of Isis; Greek. Chilean playwright Aguirre bore it
  11. Patria Under 5 in 2025: Homeland; Latin. Eldest of the Dominican Republic's heroic Mirabal sisters
  12. Fidelia 9 in 2025: Faithful; Latin. Cuban Olympic runner Quirot's middle name
  13. Zenaida 43 in 2025: Of Zeus; Greek. Cuban-born pianist Manfugás bore it

Quechua, Aymara, Mapuche and Taíno girl names

Indigenous names given in the Andes, Patagonia and the Caribbean, each with its meaning in the original language.

  1. Asiri Under 5 in 2025: Smile; Quechua. Say ah-SEE-ree
  2. Miski 5 in 2025: Honey; Quechua, where it also means sweet
  3. Tamya 7 in 2025: Rain; Quechua. Say TAHM-yah
  4. Tuta Under 5 in 2025: Night; Quechua. Say TOO-tah
  5. Urpi Under 5 in 2025: Dove; Quechua. Say OOR-pee
  6. Kantuta Under 5 in 2025: Cantua flower; Aymara and Quechua. A national flower of Bolivia and Peru
  7. Naira 77 in 2025: Eye, early; Aymara. Say NYE-rah
  8. Calfuray Under 5 in 2025: Violet flower; Mapudungun. Say kahl-foo-RYE
  9. Licarayen Under 5 in 2025: Stone flower; Mapudungun. Say lee-kah-rah-YEN
  10. Eluney 34 in 2025: From elun, to give; Mapudungun. Say eh-loo-NAY
  11. Anacaona Under 5 in 2025: Golden flower; Taíno. A poet and ruler on Hispaniola

Latina nicknames for girls

Everyday pet forms. Some women go by these all their lives.

  1. Licha Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of Alicia. Say LEE-chah
  2. Nacha Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of Ignacia. Say NAH-chah
  3. Meche Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of Mercedes, often heard in Mexico and Central America
  4. Charo Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of Rosario. Say CHAH-roh. In Spain, charo has become an online insult for middle-aged feminist women
  5. Tere Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of Teresa, warm and everyday
  6. Cata Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of Catalina in Chile and Colombia
  7. Coté Under 5 in 2025: Chilean pet form of María José
  8. Majo Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of María José in Mexico and Colombia
  9. Mafe Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of María Fernanda, especially in Colombia
  10. Pili Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of Pilar. Say PEE-lee
  11. Toña 6 in 2025: Pet form of Antonia. Say TOH-nyah
  12. Vero Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of Verónica. Say BEH-roh
  13. Gaby 36 in 2025: Pet form of Gabriela, used across Latin America
  14. Pao Under 5 in 2025: Pet form of Paola. Say POW

How to pick the right name

Test it in Spanish and English

Names like Ariadna, Galilea and Isidora flow in both languages. Names with ll or j, like Lluvia, are lovely but often mispronounced in English, so picture the first day of school.

Pair it with María

Marian names like Altagracia or Candelaria often follow María, as in María de la Candelaria. The pairing honors the Virgin and gives your daughter two names to choose from.

Say it with both surnames

In most Spanish-speaking countries a girl carries two surnames, usually her father's and then her mother's, though in Argentina a child may carry just one. Say the full name, like Javiera Rojas Muñoz, to check the rhythm.

Like the nickname too

María José becomes Majo or Coté, Mercedes becomes Meche and Alicia becomes Licha. The pet form may stick for life, so make sure it makes you smile.

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Hispanic girl names across the Spanish-speaking world: each country's favorites, US use, the Marian feast days and the pitfalls

By The Nomezo Editors · Updated October 25, 2026 · How we research names

There is no single Hispanic No. 1: in 2025 Emma led Chile, Isabella led Argentina and Aurora led Puerto Rico, while Sofía topped Spain and Colombia. In the US, 32% of babies born in 2024 had a Hispanic mother or father.

Most names on this page are rare in the US: 57 of the 90 went to fewer than 5 US girls in 2025. The finder above narrows them by section, length or US popularity, and the tags show each name's 2025 US rank or count.

  1. Step 1Pick a styleClassic, Marian, heroine, Indigenous or nickname.
  2. Step 2Compare countriesEmma leads Chile; Isabella leads Argentina.
  3. Step 3Check US useGénesis is No. 66; Altagracia had fewer than 5.
  4. Step 4Mind the meaningsRegla and Charo have second meanings.

Top girls' names across the Spanish-speaking world

  • Emma's run in Chile. Emma has led Chile's girls since 2022, after Sofía was No. 1 nine times between 2011 and 2021 (13.cl).
The most registered girls' names, by country and year
CountryTop namesYear
SpainSofía, Lucía, Martina, María, Vega2024
ChileEmma, Emilia, Sofía, Isabella, Julieta2025
ArgentinaIsabella, Valentina, Olivia, Sofía, Jazmín2025
ColombiaSofía (23,077), then María (18,858)2025
Puerto RicoAurora, Valentina, Mia, Emma, Catalina2025
UruguayMaría (1,037), Emma, Martina, Emilia, Julieta2023

Sources: Spain's INE via La Voz de Ibiza; Chile's Registro Civil via 13.cl; Argentina's RENAPER via El Litoral; Colombia's Registraduría via Asuntos Legales; Puerto Rico's Registro Demográfico via Primera Hora; Uruguay's Ministry of Education and Culture. For Mexico, see our Mexican girl names page.

Names from this page in the US

  • Spanish names at US records. Elena (No. 42), Lucia (No. 83), Catalina (No. 111), Celeste (No. 188) and Julieta (No. 285) all reached their highest US ranks ever in 2025 (SSA). Lucía and Celeste are on our Spanish girl names page.
  • A big audience. In 2024, 32% of US babies had a Hispanic mother or father, and Hispanics were about 20% of the US population (Pew Research Center).
Names on this page with the most US girls, 2025
NameUS girls, 2025Trend
Génesis3,527 (No. 66, as Genesis)Peaked at No. 55 in 2013
Galilea446 (No. 647)Down from 594 in 2016
Lizbeth171Down from No. 133 in 2002
Ariadna153Down from 223 in 2021
Aranza144Down from 476 in 2014
Naira77Its most yet
Eluney34First recorded in 2021; 99 in 2023
Shakira12Down from 512 in 2002

Source: US Social Security Administration, births 1880 to 2025. US records drop accents, so Génesis is counted as Genesis.

The feast days behind the Marian names

Marian titles on this page and their feast days
NameTitle of MaryFeast day
AltagraciaOur Lady of Altagracia, Dominican RepublicJanuary 21, a national holiday since 1924
LujánOur Lady of Luján, patroness of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay since 1930May 8
ProvidenciaOur Lady of Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico since 1969November 19

Sources: Wikipedia: Our Lady of Altagracia, Our Lady of Luján, Our Lady of Divine Providence.

Check before you choose

  • Second meanings. In everyday Spanish, la regla is also a woman's monthly period, and in Spain charo has become an online insult for middle-aged feminist women, which the Ministry of Equality has called misogynistic (The Local).
  • Argentina's rules. A child can have at most three given names, a first name cannot match a living sibling's, and Indigenous names are expressly allowed. A married couple's child takes the first surname of one parent, and the other can be added (Civil and Commercial Code, articles 63 and 64).
  • Hispanic or Latino on US forms. The Census Bureau uses one category for people of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture or origin (US Census Bureau). Brazilians are officially not included (Pew).

Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular Hispanic girl name?

It depends on the country. Sofía was No. 1 in Spain in 2024 (INE), in Mexico in 2020 (INEGI) and in Colombia in 2025, and Sofia was No. 9 in the US in 2025. But Emma led Chile, Isabella led Argentina and Aurora led Puerto Rico in 2025.

What is the difference between Hispanic and Latina names?

In everyday use, Hispanic points to Spanish-speaking roots, including Spain, and Latina to Latin America, including Brazil. US government data uses one category, Hispanic or Latino, for people of Spanish culture or origin, so Brazilians are not counted. The names overlap, but Latin America adds Indigenous names like Tamya (rain) and local titles of Mary like Altagracia.

What are some unique Latina names?

Escolástica, Regla, Tránsito and Paciencia are rare today. Indigenous names such as Calfuray (violet flower), Miski (honey) and Anacaona (golden flower) are distinctive and full of meaning.

Why are so many Latina names tied to the Virgin Mary?

Catholic families often name daughters María plus a title of Mary from a beloved shrine or feast. Over time the title stands alone, so María de la Altagracia becomes simply Altagracia.

Why aren't Ximena, Catalina or Elena on this list?

Their meanings are debated, so we left them out: Ximena's origin is uncertain, Catalina comes from Katherine, whose roots are disputed, and Elena may or may not mean torch. Sofía, Valentina and Camila appear on our Spanish and Mexican girl name pages.

Do families prefer Hispanic or Latina?

Most prefer Hispanic. In a 2025 Pew Research Center survey, 54% of US Hispanics preferred the term Hispanic, 30% Latino and 2% Latinx or Latine; 14% had no preference.

Can I give my daughter an Indigenous name in Argentina?

Yes. Argentina's Civil and Commercial Code expressly allows names that are Indigenous or come from Indigenous and Latin American words, such as Quechua or Mapuche names. A child can have up to three given names.

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