The traditional name for the quinceañera’s final doll is “última muñeca,” meaning “last doll.”
The doll ceremony symbolizes the end of childhood play and the celebrant’s movement toward young adulthood. In the customary presentation, the quinceañera receives a doll from a parent or another important family member. The doll may resemble the celebrant, match the color of her dress, or be chosen as a keepsake for later display.
This ritual is not universal. Quinceañera customs differ across Mexico, Latin America, the United States, and individual families, so some celebrations use a last-doll ceremony while others do not. The object is also distinct from the bouquet or religious items sometimes presented at the same event. “Última muñeca” describes the symbolic doll itself, not the entire birthday celebration or the quinceañera’s court of attendants.