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Lola vs Laila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Lola Rank #272
Laila Rank #371

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lola or Laila more popular?

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

What do Lola and Laila mean?

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

Are Lola and Laila boy or girl names?

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

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