Nola
Nola: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nola
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
From Finola, from Irish Fionnghuala. In the US, also under the influence of the male name Nolan (which see).
How popular is Nola?
Since 1880, 26,262 girls and 9 boys in the U.S. have been named Nola (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #254 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #3069 in 1926. In 2025 it ranked #822 for girls, with 331 babies given the name.
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Nola FAQ
What does the name Nola mean?
A female given name from Irish. From Finola, from Irish Fionnghuala. In the US, also under the influence of the male name Nolan (which see).
What is the origin of the name Nola?
Nola is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Nola?
Since 1880, 26,262 girls and 9 boys in the U.S. have been named Nola (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #254 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #3069 in 1926. In 2025 it ranked #822 for girls, with 331 babies given the name.
Is Nola a boy or girl name?
Nola is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 26,262 girls and 9 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.