Loula

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Pronounced LOO-luh /ˈlu.lə/High

Meaning: Loula is a variant spelling of Lula, itself a nineteenth-century pet form of Louise, Lucy or Tallulah; the French Loulou is a common term of endearment. It has no separate meaning of its own; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage-sweet spelling of Lula, once a pet form of Louise or Lucy (said 'LOO-luh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, French

MeaningLoula is a variant spelling of Lula, itself a nineteenth-century pet form of Louise, Lucy or Tallulah; the French Loulou is a common term of endearment. It has no separate meaning of its own; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#10024 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1884

Total births (all-time)≈ 641

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

Loula is a variant of Lula, a warm nineteenth-century American pet form of Louise, Lucy and Tallulah, and a cousin of the French endearment loulou. Names like this fell out of fashion for a century and are now returning with the wider revival of vintage nicknames-as-names. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'LOO-luh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. and is newly emerging. Rare, vintage, and affectionate.

Did you know? Loula belongs to the family of cosy Victorian pet names — Lula, Lulu, Loulou — that grew out of Louise and Lucy. In French, loulou is still an everyday endearment, something like 'sweetheart'.

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Loula — Variant of Lula; pet form of Louise/Lucy; French loulou endearment

Variations

LulaLuluLoulou

Nicknames

LouLulu

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Lulu— a like affectionate short form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loula mean?

Loula is a spelling of Lula, a vintage pet form of Louise or Lucy; the French loulou is a term of endearment. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Loula?

It's said LOO-luh /ˈlu.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Loula a boy or girl name?

Loula is a girl's name.

How popular is Loula?

Loula is very rare and newly emerging for girls in the U.S.