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Lola vs Zillah

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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Zillah

Girl #6,129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, shadow, protection"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian/Biblical American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,129
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lola Rank #272
Zillah Rank #6,129

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 vs #6129 for Zillah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lola or Zillah more popular?

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Zillah at #6129 in the United States.

What do Lola and Zillah mean?

Lola means "sorrows" (Spanish, from Dolores origin). Zillah means "shade, shadow, protection" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lola and Zillah boy or girl names?

Lola is primarily a girl name. Zillah is primarily a girl name.

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