Holding steady.
Popularity of Lalla since 1885
Babies named Lalla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lalla's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 26 |
| 1890s | 42 |
| 1900s | 29 |
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lalla is a rare feminine name that saw its most notable use in the late 19th century. First recorded in 1885, it reached a peak in 1888 before steadily falling out of favor. The name has a gentle, melodic sound but remains uncommon, with no recorded births in recent decades. Its etymology is uncertain, though it may be a variant of Lala or a diminutive of names like Alia. Lalla has a stable trajectory in the data, indicating no significant revival. Its unique quality appeals to those looking for an obscure yet historically grounded choice, though its obscurity means it has no established bearer tradition.
Lalla is a name of uncertain origin. It may have originated as a pet form of Larissa or as a variant of Lala, a diminutive of Alia or Alina. It also shares its form with Lalla, a term in Indian English for a respected elder, but this usage does not appear to have influenced the name's adoption in English-speaking countries. The name had modest use in the late 19th century, with a peak in 1888, then declined and has remained rare.
“Lalla” around the world
Where Lalla lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Lalla
Names that share Lalla's style, for a brother or sister.
