Nola

Nola is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 367 girls in the United States.

Nola at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nola

Nola belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nola first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #254 in 1894, and in 2024 367 babies received the name — 25,927 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nola in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#254 in 1894
Peak year
2020
Babies named Nola in 2024
367
Total since 1880
25,927

Nola in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#206 in 2021
Babies named Nola in 2025
165
Total since 1996
2,004

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nola mean?

The meaning of Nola is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nola a boy or girl name?

Nola is a girl name. In 2024, 367 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nola?

Nola comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nola?

Nola first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #254 in 1894, and 367 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].