Lala Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAH-lah / ˈlɑː.ləArabic; African; Indian
Meaning
Arabic: 'night'; African: 'to be well'; Indian: 'beloved'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lala has various cultural significances across different regions. In Arabic-speaking cultures, it is often associated with the night and tranquility. In some African cultures, it conveys a sense of well-being and prosperity. In India, it is used affectionately to denote someone who is beloved.
Trend Summary
The name Lala has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often appearing as a unique or whimsical choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lala
- Lalah
International Variants
- Lala (Swahili); Lala (Hindi)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lala was first seen in the United States in 1884. Lala has ranked as high as #845 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Lala has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lala (1926)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 16 |
| 1895 | 17 |
| 1896 | 17 |
| 1897 | 16 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 25 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 18 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1905 | 12 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1912 | 28 |
| 1913 | 21 |
| 1914 | 26 |
| 1915 | 37 |
| 1916 | 38 |
| 1917 | 33 |
| 1918 | 33 |
| 1919 | 33 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 39 |
| 1922 | 34 |
| 1923 | 36 |
| 1924 | 39 |
| 1925 | 37 |
| 1926 | 34 |
| 1927 | 28 |
| 1928 | 27 |
| 1929 | 33 |
| 1930 | 21 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1932 | 27 |
| 1933 | 21 |
| 1934 | 25 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 14 |