girl name · Italian origin
Carlotta
/ kar-LOT-tah /
Meaning
Carlotta means Free (Italian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
kar-LOT-tah
Popularity
#4086 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Carlotta in the US, 1880–2025
Carlotta first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1948, when 255 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 35.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Carlotta mean?
Carlotta is the Italian form of Charlotte, “free.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carlotta mean?
Carlotta means Free. Carlotta is the Italian form of Charlotte, “free.”
What is the origin of the name Carlotta?
Carlotta is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Carlotta?
Carlotta is pronounced “kar-LOT-tah.”
Is Carlotta a boy or a girl name?
Carlotta is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Carlotta?
In 2025, Carlotta ranked #4086 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Carlotta most popular?
Carlotta was most popular in 1948, when about 255 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.