Lola vs Mariah

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lola Rank #272
Mariah Rank #413

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 vs #413 for Mariah.

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

Mariah ___

  • Mariah Grace
  • Mariah Louise
  • Mariah Lynn
  • Mariah Joy
  • Mariah Faith
  • Mariah Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lola

Stella Iris Cleo Nico Otis

If you choose Mariah

Isaiah Elijah Ariana Selena Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lola or Mariah more popular?

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Mariah at #413 in the United States.

What do Lola and Mariah mean?

Lola means "sorrows" (Spanish, from Dolores origin). Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lola and Mariah boy or girl names?

Lola is primarily a girl name. Mariah is primarily a girl name.

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