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Nola is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Meaning uncertain, possibly a feminine form of Noll inspired by Lola. It has been most common in Australia and New Zealand, especially in the first half of the 20th century." It ranked #822 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, meaning uncertain, possibly a feminine form of Noll inspired by Lola. It has been most common in Australia and New Zealand, especially in the first half of the 20th century. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Popularity
Nola ranked #822 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #822 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nola mean?
Behind the Name does not give Nola a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: meaning uncertain, possibly a feminine form of Noll inspired by Lola.
Is Nola a popular name?
Nola ranked #822 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Nola a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Nola appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Nola — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
