Lulu: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means pearl, a precious gem of quiet, lustrous beauty.
- Origin
- Swahili
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2818
- Peak
- #76 in 1881
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lulu Means
Lulu is a girl name of Swahili origin. Means pearl, a precious gem of quiet, lustrous beauty.
How Popular Lulu Is
Lulu currently ranks #2818 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #76 in 1881. It is rising.
Good to Know About Lulu
- Lulu broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #76 in 1881.
- Lulu has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Lulu has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
- Lulu is a name with Swahili East African origins.
Names Like Lulu
Other Swahili names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lulu
Swahili names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lulu.
Questions About Lulu
What does Lulu mean?
Lulu is a girl name of Swahili origin. Means pearl, a precious gem of quiet, lustrous beauty.
How popular is Lulu?
Lulu currently ranks #2818 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #76 in 1881. It is rising.
Where does Lulu come from?
Lulu comes from Swahili roots. Lulu broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #76 in 1881.
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