Lola vs Lucia

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
Nicknames
Lo

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Lucia

Girl #98 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius/Lux)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
2,658
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lucy, Luci, Cia

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Popularity Comparison

Lola Rank #272
Lucia Rank #98

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 vs #272 for Lola.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lola ___

  • Lola Rose
  • Lola Grace
  • Lola Mae
  • Lola Jean
  • Lola Belle
  • Lola Darlene

Lucia ___

  • Lucia Rose
  • Lucia Grace
  • Lucia Elena
  • Lucia Isabella
  • Lucia Marie
  • Lucia Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lola

Stella Iris Cleo Nico Otis

If you choose Lucia

Isabella Sofia Valentina Marco Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lola or Lucia more popular?

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Lola at #272 in the United States.

What do Lola and Lucia mean?

Lola means "sorrows" (Spanish, from Dolores origin). Lucia means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius/Lux) origin).

Are Lola and Lucia boy or girl names?

Lola is primarily a girl name. Lucia is primarily a girl name.

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