Lola
LOH-luh
Girl
Average rank #157 across 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
Spanish, English
Diminutive of Dolores, meaning "Means "sorrows", taken from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary María de los Dolores, meaning "Mary of Sorrows". It has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, becoming especially popular in America during the 1920s and 30s."
Popularity
How popular is Lola?
🏴 England & Wales
#87
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#135
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#124
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#275
in 2025
🇦🇺 Australia
#72
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#309
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#97
in 2025
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