The traditional “last doll” presented to a quinceañera is called la última muñeca.
The doll represents the end of childhood and is usually presented during the formal portion of the celebration. In some families, the honoree receives it from a parent or another relative and later keeps it as a memento. The design, clothing, and presentation vary according to family custom.
The phrase literally means “the last doll.” It is a symbolic expression rather than a rule that the recipient must never own or play with another doll. Many contemporary quinceañeras modify the custom, replace the doll with another keepsake, or leave the ritual out entirely.
This tradition is often discussed alongside the changing of shoes and the presentation of a tiara. Those customs likewise symbolize changing status, but none is mandatory across all Spanish-speaking countries or Latino communities.