Butterfly
Derived directly from the Spanish word for butterfly. It is a poetic and rare choice that symbolizes transformation, beauty, and the delicate nature of life.
About 36 girls were named Mariposa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A butterfly fairy who saves her kingdom · Barbie: Mariposa
A character in the opera 'The King of Harlem' · The King of Harlem
