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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 births1,778
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1921
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1912
Most recent1956
Syllables2
OriginEnglish, French
Comeback nameNo

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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