Lola
Meaning: Sorrows, strong woman
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #231
Total births: 1,573
History: Lola surged in the 2010s as a sassy, confident name in Australia. The Kinks' 'Lola' gives it rock heritage. Lola represents Australian parents choosing names with personality and attitude — no wallflowers here.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #72 |
| Babies named Lola in 2025 | 100 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,573 |
| Peak year | 2021 (133 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #56 |
| Years in records | 2010–2025 (16 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 12 spots |
Frequently asked about Lola
What does the name Lola mean?
Lola means “Sorrows, strong woman” from Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Lola?
Lola has Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Sorrows, strong woman”.
How popular is Lola in Australia?
Lola ranked #72 in Australia in 2025 — given to 100 babies that year.
When was Lola most popular?
Lola peaked in 2021 with 133 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Lola a boy or girl name?
Lola is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Lolas in registered births are female.
Is the name Lola rising or falling in popularity?
Lola has fallen 12 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #60 in 2020 to #72 in 2025.
How long has Lola been recorded in Australia?
Lola appears in birth records in Australia across 16 years — from 2010 through 2025.