Lala Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAH-lah /ˈlɑː.lə/
Origin: Arabic; African; Indian
Meaning: Arabic: 'night'; African: 'to be well'; Indian: 'beloved'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lala has its roots in several linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Arabic word "lâlâ," which means "tulip" or "flower." This term has been adopted in various cultures, often symbolizing beauty and elegance. The name can also be traced to the Sanskrit word "lālā," which means "to play" or "to amuse," reflecting a sense of joy and liveliness.
The journey of the name into English is less direct, as it has been influenced by various cultures and languages over centuries, including Persian and Turkish, where it has been used as a term of endearment or affection. Historically, the name Lala has been associated with notable figures across different cultures.
In the Ottoman Empire, the term "lâlâ" was used to refer to a nurse or caretaker, particularly for princes, highlighting the name's connection to nurturing and care. Additionally, in the context of Indian culture, Lala has been used as a respectful title for men, often denoting a person of high social standing or a merchant, particularly during the Mughal era.
The name has also appeared in various literary works, contributing to its cultural significance. Culturally, Lala carries connotations of tenderness and affection, often used in familial or intimate contexts.
In some traditions, it is associated with maternal figures, reinforcing its nurturing qualities. The name's melodic sound and positive associations have allowed it to endure across different cultures and languages.
While diminutive forms or variations may exist, such as Lali or Lala-ji in certain contexts, the core name retains its charm and significance, reflecting a blend of beauty, care, and joy throughout its historical journey.
Famous people named Lala
In this section, you will find notable people named Lala. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lala who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Lala who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Lala Anthony is an actress and television personality best known for Think Like a Man, Power, and her role on MTV's Total Request Live.
Lala Rudge is a Brazilian fashion blogger and entrepreneur best known for her work in the fashion industry and her blog, Lala Rudge.
Fictional characters named Lala
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Lala is a fictional character from the manga and anime series To Love-Ru. She is an alien princess who becomes romantically involved with the main character, Rito Yuuki.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lala. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lala was first seen in the United States in 1884.
Lala has ranked as high as #2329 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Texas, New Mexico, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia.
In the past 5 years the name Lala has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lala is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lala was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lala.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 11 | 11 |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 |
| 2017 | 13 | 13 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 | 8 |
| 2013 | 14 | 14 |
| 2012 | 13 | 13 |
| 2011 | 10 | 10 |
| 2010 | 10 | 10 |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 11 | 11 |
| 2007 | 7 | 7 |
| 2006 | 11 | 11 |
| 2005 | 15 | 15 |
| 2004 | 13 | 13 |
| 2003 | 11 | 11 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 | 7 |
| 1999 | 10 | 10 |
| 1998 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 | 10 |
| 1974 | 6 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 | 7 |
| 1968 | 10 | 10 |
| 1967 | 8 | 8 |
| 1966 | 7 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 |
| 1962 | 8 | 8 |
| 1961 | 9 | 9 |
| 1960 | 8 | 8 |
| 1958 | 8 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 |
| 1955 | 9 | 9 |
| 1954 | 9 | 9 |
| 1953 | 22 | 22 |
| 1952 | 10 | 10 |
| 1951 | 15 | 15 |
| 1950 | 15 | 15 |
| 1949 | 17 | 17 |
| 1948 | 17 | 17 |
| 1947 | 15 | 15 |
| 1946 | 8 | 8 |
| 1945 | 11 | 11 |
| 1944 | 14 | 14 |
| 1943 | 14 | 14 |
| 1942 | 14 | 14 |
| 1941 | 20 | 20 |
| 1940 | 18 | 18 |
| 1939 | 19 | 19 |
| 1938 | 14 | 14 |
| 1937 | 11 | 11 |
| 1936 | 18 | 18 |
| 1935 | 11 | 11 |
| 1934 | 25 | 25 |
| 1933 | 21 | 21 |
| 1932 | 27 | 27 |
| 1931 | 27 | 27 |
| 1930 | 21 | 21 |
| 1929 | 33 | 33 |
| 1928 | 27 | 27 |
| 1927 | 28 | 28 |
| 1926 | 34 | 34 |
| 1925 | 37 | 37 |
| 1924 | 39 | 39 |
| 1923 | 36 | 36 |
| 1922 | 34 | 34 |
| 1921 | 39 | 39 |
| 1920 | 28 | 28 |
| 1919 | 33 | 33 |
| 1918 | 33 | 33 |
| 1917 | 33 | 33 |
| 1916 | 38 | 38 |
| 1915 | 37 | 37 |
| 1914 | 26 | 26 |
| 1913 | 21 | 21 |
| 1912 | 28 | 28 |
| 1911 | 17 | 17 |
| 1910 | 12 | 12 |
| 1909 | 9 | 9 |
| 1908 | 15 | 15 |
| 1907 | 13 | 13 |
| 1906 | 13 | 13 |
| 1905 | 12 | 12 |
| 1904 | 12 | 12 |
| 1903 | 11 | 11 |
| 1902 | 18 | 18 |
| 1901 | 10 | 10 |
| 1900 | 25 | 25 |
| 1899 | 9 | 9 |
| 1898 | 10 | 10 |
| 1897 | 16 | 16 |
| 1896 | 17 | 17 |
| 1895 | 17 | 17 |
| 1894 | 16 | 16 |
| 1893 | 9 | 9 |
| 1892 | 11 | 11 |
| 1891 | 7 | 7 |
| 1890 | 7 | 7 |
| 1889 | 9 | 9 |
| 1888 | 8 | 8 |
| 1887 | 6 | 6 |
| 1886 | 9 | 9 |
| 1885 | 6 | 6 |
| 1884 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Lala (1956)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |