Lula
Lula: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lula
- A female given name.
Etymology
19th-century variant of Lulu, nickname of Louisa and Lucy. In rare cases, shortened from Tallulah.
How popular is Lula?
Since 1880, 85,248 girls and 339 boys in the U.S. have been named Lula (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #36 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #690 in 1898. In 2025, 100 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Lula
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Lula FAQ
What does the name Lula mean?
A female given name. 19th-century variant of Lulu, nickname of Louisa and Lucy. In rare cases, shortened from Tallulah.
How popular is the name Lula?
Since 1880, 85,248 girls and 339 boys in the U.S. have been named Lula (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #36 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #690 in 1898. In 2025, 100 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lula a boy or girl name?
Lula is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 85,248 girls and 339 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.