Lupita

Meaning of Lupita

Lupita, pronounced in Spanish loo-PEE-tah (/luːˈpita/) and in American English loo-PEE-tuh (/luːˈpiːtə/), is an affectionate diminutive of Guadalupe, a Spanish‐origin name venerating the Marian apparition at the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Guadalupe’s etymology—whether traced to the Arabic wadi al-hubb (“river of love”) or the Spanish “wolf river”—adds technical nuance to its cultural resonance. US naming data show sporadic early-20th-century use, steady mid-century gains, a peak in the late 1990s around the 700s rank, and a gradual descent to rank 912 with 38 births in 2024. Although Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has raised the name’s visibility, Lupita remains a distinctive choice rather than a mainstream favorite.