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Lola vs Nyla

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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Nyla

Girl #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"winner, one who attains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#230
Total SSA Count
1,339
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lola Rank #272
Nyla Rank #230

Nyla is more popular, ranked #230 vs #272 for Lola.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lola or Nyla more popular?

Nyla is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Lola at #272 in the United States.

What do Lola and Nyla mean?

Lola means "sorrows" (Spanish, from Dolores origin). Nyla means "winner, one who attains" (Arabic origin).

Are Lola and Nyla boy or girl names?

Lola is primarily a girl name. Nyla is primarily a girl name.

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