Lela vs Lulu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

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Girl #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl; precious gem"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic English German American African

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Lela Rank #2,191

Lulu Rank #3,443

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 vs #3443 for Lulu.

Is Lela or Lulu more popular?

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 compared to Lulu at #3443 in the United States.

What do Lela and Lulu mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Lulu means "pearl; precious gem" (Arabic origin).

Are Lela and Lulu boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Lulu is primarily a girl name.