Lola vs Sunny

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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Sunny

Girl #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, bright like the sun"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#372
Total SSA Count
837
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sun, Sunnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lola Rank #272
Sunny Rank #372

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 vs #372 for Sunny.

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

Sunny ___

  • Sunny Rose
  • Sunny Mae
  • Sunny Belle
  • Sunny Day
  • Sunny Grace
  • Sunny Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lola

Stella Iris Cleo Nico Otis

If you choose Sunny

Daisie Bluebell Clover River Sky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lola or Sunny more popular?

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Sunny at #372 in the United States.

What do Lola and Sunny mean?

Lola means "sorrows" (Spanish, from Dolores origin). Sunny means "cheerful, bright like the sun" (English origin).

Are Lola and Sunny boy or girl names?

Lola is primarily a girl name. Sunny is primarily a girl name.

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