Lola

At a Glance: Name: Lola – Meaning: sorrows (via Dolores) – Origin: Spanish (diminutive of Dolores) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LOH-lah

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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

Phonetic: LOH-lah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Lola mean?

Sorrows (via dolores). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lola)

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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