NAME PROFILE
Lala
A diminutive form of the name Garnet, signifying a little pomegranate or dark red gemstone; this name suggests a person who is vibrant, enduring, and possesses a hidden, sparkling depth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,778 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1956 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 43%NC — 26%NM — 26%VA — 3%KY — 3%
Notable People
Garnetta Lau (Actress, The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums) · Garnetta Henderson (Author, The Long Road Home) · Garnetta Crosby (Jazz Vocalist, Live at the Apollo) · Garnetta Arnold (Civic Leader, Community Outreach Programs) · Garnetta Sullivan (Educator, Literacy Excellence Awards)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GarniNettieEttaGara
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