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Laila vs Lola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laila

Girl #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Urdu Muslim African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#371
Total SSA Count
839
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lola

Girl #272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sorrows"

Origin: Spanish, from Dolores

Cultural Roots

Spanish English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#272
Total SSA Count
1,155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Laila Rank #371
Lola Rank #272

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 vs #371 for Laila.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laila or Lola more popular?

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Laila at #371 in the United States.

What do Laila and Lola mean?

Laila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Lola means "sorrows" (Spanish, from Dolores origin).

Are Laila and Lola boy or girl names?

Laila is primarily a girl name. Lola is primarily a girl name.

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