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Lula

Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lula: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2022.

Lula likely began as a Scottish and English pet form of Louise or Luella, carrying the meaning "renowned warrior" from its Germanic root. It also stands independently in some traditions, notably as a name of Arabic origin meaning "pearl." One of its most celebrated bearers is Lula Mae Hardaway, the American songwriter who collaborated with her son Stevie Wonder on classics like "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." In the world of dance, Lula Washington is a pioneering choreographer and founder of the Lula Washington Dance Theatre in Los Angeles. The name has a playful, vintage charm that feels both affectionate and strong, and it shares an easy kinship with the more widely used Lulu.

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20224 babies
Latest (2022)
#6254 babies
Total births
10since 2018
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2022 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).