Lula

Lula is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 101 girls in the United States.

Lula at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lula

Lula belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lula first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #36 in 1881, and in 2024 101 babies received the name — 85,146 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lula in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#36 in 1881
Peak year
1921
Babies named Lula in 2024
101
Total since 1880
85,146

Lula in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#632 in 2019
Babies named Lula in 2025
25
Total since 1996
707

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lula mean?

The meaning of Lula is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lula a boy or girl name?

Lula is a girl name. In 2024, 101 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lula?

Lula comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Lula?

Lula first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #36 in 1881, and 101 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.