Lolah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Arabic meaning "wine giver".
Name Census estimates that about 234 living Americans carry the first name Lolah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lolah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lolah births was 2009 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lolah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
234
~ 1 in 1,464,762 Americans
Peak year
2009
22 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,485
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Lolah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lolah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 138 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lolah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lolah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lolahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lolah
The name Lolah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language. It is a feminine given name that has been used for centuries across various regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
The name Lolah is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "lulu," which means "pearl." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with beauty, purity, and rarity, as pearls were highly valued in ancient times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lolah can be found in the 10th century CE, when it was mentioned in ancient Arabic texts and literature. During this period, the name was primarily used by Muslim families in regions such as Persia, Egypt, and the Arabian Peninsula.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lolah. One such individual was Lolah Munir (1908-1976), an Egyptian actress and singer who was a prominent figure in the golden age of Egyptian cinema. She was known for her captivating performances and her contributions to the arts.
Another notable Lolah was Lolah Abdulrahman (1932-2022), a Saudi Arabian businesswoman and philanthropist. She was widely recognized for her efforts in promoting women's education and empowerment in Saudi Arabia, as well as her philanthropic initiatives.
In the realm of literature, Lolah Hirvisaari (1899-1982) was a Finnish author and poet. Her works, which explored themes of nature and human emotions, were widely acclaimed and translated into several languages.
Lolah Kamriyah (1874-1944) was a Syrian feminist and activist who played a significant role in the early women's rights movement in the Middle East. She advocated for women's education and fought against gender discrimination and oppressive practices.
Lolah Moshtaq (1936-2017) was a Pakistani artist and painter renowned for her vibrant and expressive depictions of life in South Asia. Her works were exhibited internationally and celebrated for their cultural significance and artistic merit.
Throughout its history, the name Lolah has maintained a sense of elegance and uniqueness, carrying with it the symbolic associations of beauty and purity that stem from its linguistic roots.
People
Lolah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lolah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lolah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lolah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 234 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lolah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,464,762 US residents.
Is Lolah a common name?
We classify Lolah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 236 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lolah most popular?
The single biggest year for Lolah was 2009, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lolah is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lolah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lolah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.