Lulu

Lulu: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “pearl”
Origin: Arabic
Say it: LOO-loo · 2 syllables
Used for: Girls

Used as a given name and nickname in several languages. In Arabic, Lu'lu' means 'pearl'; in European use, Lulu is also often a pet form of names like Louise or Lucille.

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How popular is Lulu?

202413.5 per million US babies

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Babies named Lulu in 202445

2024 rank#3,439 girls

Peak year1881

Total US babies since 188012,656

Lulu is steady now but far below its 1881 peak.

Names like Lulu

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Laylanight · Arabic
Lylanight · Arabic
Aaliyahexalted, rising · Arabic
Amiraprincess; commander · Arabic
Lilahnight · Arabic
Lilanight · Arabic
Nylaattainer; successful · Arabic
Zarablooming flower · Arabic

Lulu questions

What does the name Lulu mean?

Lulu means "pearl". It comes from Arabic. Used as a given name and nickname in several languages. In Arabic, Lu'lu' means 'pearl'; in European use, Lulu is also often a pet form of names like Louise or Lucille.

Is Lulu a boy or girl name?

Lulu is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Lulu?

45 US babies were named Lulu in 2024. Its peak year was 1881.

How do you pronounce Lulu?

Lulu is usually pronounced LOO-loo.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.