Nola Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nola is a feminine given name of Irish origin meaning 'descendant of Niall' or 'white shoulder'.
Meaning of the Name Nola
Nola is a feminine given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish surname O'Neill, which means 'descendant of Niall'. Nola is also a short form of Fionnola, a Gaelic name meaning 'white shoulder'. The name Nola has a sweet and charming sound, and it carries a sense of Celtic heritage and femininity.
Popularity of the Name Nola
The popularity for the name Nola peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 537 births, which ranked number 1,082 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Nola had the most female births in 2020 with 537, which ranked number 553 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1926 with 9, which ranked number 2,904 out of 4,837 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Nola has increased sharply over the last ten years from 334 births to 466 births, an increase of 39.52%. Among females, Nola has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 334 births to 466 births, an increase of 39.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nola
- 20 Year Trend of Nola: 689.83%
- 10 Year Trend of Nola: 39.52%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nola: 39.52%
Popularity of Nola by State
Among females, Nola was most popular in Southeastern states with 154 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 30 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nola. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 530 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 841 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 1041 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 384 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 753 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 417 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 574 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 571 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 597 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 379 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 289 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 442 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 548 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 394 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 648 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 356 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 556 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 634 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 742 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 593 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 473 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 462 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 393 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 989 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 681 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 565 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 586 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 343 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nola
- Total Births of Nola: 482 (3.39%)
- Female Births of Nola: 482 (3.39%)
Given the upward trend of Nola over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.39% increase in total births, for a total of 482 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nola have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 482 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.39%.