Lalla

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Pronounced LAL-uh /ˈlæl.ə/Medium

Meaning: Lalla is chiefly a pet form of Eulalia, from Greek 'eu' (well) and 'lalein' (to speak), so 'sweetly speaking'. It also appears as a general term of endearment and as an honorific for women in parts of North Africa, but in American records it reads as the affectionate short form.Low

In 30 seconds: Lalla is a girl's name, most often a pet form of Eulalia ('sweetly speaking'). It appears in US records from 1885, peaking around 1920 (said LAL-uh).

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Origin LowGreek, English

MeaningLalla is chiefly a pet form of Eulalia, from Greek 'eu' (well) and 'lalein' (to speak), so 'sweetly speaking'. It also appears as a general term of endearment and as an honorific for women in parts of North Africa, but in American records it reads as the affectionate short form.

U.S. rank (2010)#18611 ↗ Rising

2010 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1920

Total births (all-time)≈ 324

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lalla most often began as a pet form of Eulalia, a Greek name meaning 'sweetly speaking', or simply as a fond endearment. Its literary fame through Thomas Moore's 'Lalla Rookh' gave it extra charm in earlier generations.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its 1920 peak, though scattered records reach recent decades. A girl named Lalla then belongs to a great-grandmother's generation now, and the name keeps a soft, old-world sweetness.

Did you know? Lalla was a favorite pet name in the nineteenth century and even titled a famous romantic poem, 'Lalla Rookh', which helped spread it as a given name.

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Lalla — Pet form of Eulalia (Greek 'sweetly speaking'); endearment name; 'Lalla Rookh' literary link; rare US girl usage

Variations

EulaliaLalaLallie

Nicknames

LalLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lalla mean?

It is most often a pet form of Eulalia, from Greek for 'sweetly speaking', or a general term of endearment.

How do you pronounce Lalla?

It is said LAL-uh /ˈlæl.ə/ - two syllables.

Is Lalla a boy or girl name?

Lalla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lalla?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around nineteen-twenty.