Declining since 2018.
Popularity of Joleah since 1982
Babies named Joleah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Joleah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, reflecting its rarity. The name's peak usage occurred in 2019, and its trajectory has been falling since 2018. Joleah was given to only a few dozen girls at its height, and it has no association with any particular state or region. Its origins are unclear, but it may be a creative blend of the names Jo and Leah.
Joleah appears to be a modern invented name, possibly formed by combining elements from names like Jo and Leah, or as a creative variant of the name Jolee. It has been recorded in the United States since 1982, with sporadic use. The name's popularity peaked in 2019, though overall usage remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Leah
Sibling names for Joleah
Names that share Joleah's style, for a brother or sister.
