Lola

Q: What is the origin of Lola?

Lola is of Spanish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Lola?

According to the latest SSA data, Lola is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Lola a boy name?

Lola is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Sorrows"

Commonly a diminutive of Dolores, referring to sorrows, and associated with Marian devotional titles in Spanish tradition.

Themes:spanishdiminutivemariareligious

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Popularity History of Lola

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Lola did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Lola Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Lola.

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lola

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loly

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lolay

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llie

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lolaie

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lolao

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lie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Lola

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Lola mean?

Lola means "Sorrows". Commonly a diminutive of Dolores, referring to sorrows, and associated with Marian devotional titles in Spanish traditio

What is the origin of Lola?

Lola is of Spanish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Lola?

According to the latest SSA data, Lola is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Lola a boy name?

Lola is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Lola?

Popular nicknames for Lola include lola, lo, loly, lolay, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Lola?

There are many names similar to Lola in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSpanish, Latin

Syllables2

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withL

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alphonso Arnulfo Amado Anibal Alonza

Sisters

Angelita Aracely Abril Almeda Azul

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