Lula
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Successful; Sweet
Background: The name Lula originates from the Arabic word 'lūlū,' meaning 'pearl' or 'successful.' In Spanish, it has been associated with 'luz,' translating to 'light.' Additionally, in Portuguese, the name Lula can mean 'sweet,' creating a multi-faceted understanding of its significance.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#416
Total births
85,485
Most popular decade
1920s
(49,275 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+226 ranks)
Years in Top 100
32
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1889
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #974
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 18
- Peak rank
- #1,822
- Most recent year
- 1949
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #3,690
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 621
- First year rank
- #39
- Peak year
- 1921
- Peak year births
- 1,778
- Peak rank
- #143
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 101
- Recent rank
- #1,949
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).