Zola
Zola: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Zola
- A female given name created from Zoë or from the surname.
How popular is Zola?
Since 1880, 9,286 girls and 26 boys in the U.S. have been named Zola (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #365 in 1895. Its highest rank for boys was #3896 in 1916. In 2025, 167 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Zola FAQ
What does the name Zola mean?
A female given name created from Zoë or from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Zola?
Zola is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Zola?
Since 1880, 9,286 girls and 26 boys in the U.S. have been named Zola (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #365 in 1895. Its highest rank for boys was #3896 in 1916. In 2025, 167 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zola a boy or girl name?
Zola is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,286 girls and 26 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.