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Lulla
How to Pronounce Lulla
Pronounced LUL-uh /ΛlΚl.Ι/Medium
Meaning: Lulla is best read as a diminutive or pet form of Louisa or Lula, both ultimately from the Germanic Ludwig/Louis, 'famous warrior'; it may also stand as an independent short, soothing-sounding name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Lulla most plausibly began as a pet form of Louisa or Lula, both tracing to the Germanic Ludwig, 'famous warrior.' The exact route is uncertain, which we note honestly; it belongs to a family of soft double-consonant nicknames-turned-names common in the late nineteenth century.
Lulla was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1926, with the earliest use recorded back to 1888 and scattered use continuing into the 2020s. It reads today as a warm, antique nickname-style name.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Lulla mean?
It is most likely a pet form of Louisa or Lula, both tracing to the Germanic 'famous warrior' root.
How do you pronounce Lulla?
It is said LUL-uh /ΛlΚl.Ι/, two syllables with the stress on the first.
Is Lulla a boy or girl name?
Lulla is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Lulla?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the mid nineteen-twenties, with light use continuing on and off since.