Will my child share the name Lula with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Lula per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lula in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lula becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lula is declining: down 206 places since 2020, to #1,271 in 2025. It peaked at #632 in 2019.

Is Lula a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lula is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Lula?

Notable people named Lula include: Lula (singer) and Lula Galvão.

Is Lula a popular baby name in the United States?

Lula does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Lula is a distinctive choice, ranked #1271 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lula in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Lula

Lula has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 165 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #632 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Lula is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lula in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Lula

Lula (singer) — Hula Lula is a German singer, photographer and music manager who currently lives in Berlin.
Lula Galvão — Lula Galvão is a Brazilian guitarist and arranger.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.