Magnolia

Magnolia: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameEnglish origin#124 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /หŒmรฆษกหˆnษ™สŠ.li.ษ™/ ยท /หŒmรฆษกหˆnoสŠ.li.ษ™/

Meaning and origin of Magnolia

  • A female given name from English, one of the less common flower names invented in the 19th century.

How popular is Magnolia?

#124girls, 2025
2,233U.S. babies in 2025
#124peak rank (2025)
23,403babies since 1880

Since 1880, 23,403 girls in the U.S. have been named Magnolia. Its highest rank for girls was #124 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #124 for girls, with 2,233 babies given the name.

188019201960200020252,233 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Magnolia FAQ

What does the name Magnolia mean?

A female given name from English, one of the less common flower names invented in the 19th century.

What is the origin of the name Magnolia?

Magnolia is listed as a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Magnolia?

Since 1880, 23,403 girls in the U.S. have been named Magnolia. Its highest rank for girls was #124 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #124 for girls, with 2,233 babies given the name.

Is Magnolia a boy or girl name?

Magnolia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 23,403 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.