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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sorrows (via Dolores)
- Origin
- Spanish (diminutive of Dolores)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LOH-lah
Lola is pronounced LOH-lah and comes from Spanish, where it began as a diminutive of Dolores — the source of its meaning, "sorrows." It's a vintage, worldly name, the kind of pick with old-world roots. Social Security Administration records for the name stretch all the way back to 1880 and run through 2024, showing it's been in continuous use for well over a century.
Meaning & Origin of Lola
Meaning: Sorrows (via Dolores).
Origin: Spanish (diminutive of Dolores).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lola
LOH-lahIPA /ˈloʊlə/
Popularity of Lola
Lola hit its peak popularity in 1904, ranking #99 with 624 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #273 — lower on the list, but with more babies actually named Lola (1155) than at its early-1900s high point.
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FAQ
What does the name Lola mean?
Sorrows (via Dolores). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lola?
Lola is pronounced LOH-lah (IPA: /ˈloʊlə/).
Is Lola a popular name right now?
Lola peaked at #99 in 1904 and is ranked #273 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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