Lela vs Lola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Girl #272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sorrows"

Origin: Spanish, from Dolores

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Lela Rank #2,191

Lola Rank #272

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Lela or Lola more popular?

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lela and Lola mean?

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

Are Lela and Lola boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Lola is primarily a girl name.