Sibling names for Lula
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Lula usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Lula, whose busiest decade was the 1920s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Lula
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettie | pet form of Annette, Jeannette, etc. | #5,663 | 96 | 1910s |
| Etta | short form of Henrietta | #930 | 1,372 | 1920s |
| Ida | work (Germanic, probable) | #1,120 | 1,073 | 1920s |
| Addie | pet form of Adeline, Adelaide, etc. | #1,272 | 916 | 1920s |
| Sallie | pet form of Sarah | #4,340 | 116 | 1910s |
| Effie | pet form of Euphemia; "well spoken of" | #2,245 | 402 | 1910s |
| Mae | pet form of Mary or Margaret | #501 | 3,007 | 1920s |
| Dora | gift (short form of Dorothy, Theodora) | #2,388 | 364 | 1920s |
| Bertha | bright | #4,569 | 148 | 1910s |
Brother names for Lula
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus | #1,331 | 851 | 1920s | |
| Otto | wealth, prosperity | #277 | 5,735 | 2020s |
| Harry | home ruler (English form of Henry) | #775 | 1,716 | 1920s |
| Will | short form of William; "will + helmet" | #1,195 | 886 | 1880s |
| Ira | watchful (Hebrew, traditional); or Slavic Irene | #822 | 1,389 | 1920s |
| Jess | short form of Jesse or Jessica | #5,299 | 107 | 1910s |
| Roscoe | #2,248 | 353 | 1920s | |
| Amos | carried, borne (by God) (biblical) | #730 | 2,097 | 1920s |
| Emil | #1,269 | 841 | 1920s |
Lula's era
Lula ranked #1,937 for girls in 2025, against #2,007 in 2015. Its best year was 1881, at #36. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Lula included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam, Nina. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Lula
These names follow Lula's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Lula. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Lula's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Lula's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Lula or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Lula itself are excluded.