Holding steady.
Popularity of Minola since 1905
Babies named Minola per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Minola's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Minola is a name that appeared briefly in U.S. records in 1905, its first and only recorded year of use, when it was given to fewer than five newborns. This places it among the rarest names in the Social Security data, with no recent resurgence. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely originated as a diminutive of Minna or Minnie, which were themselves popular in the early 20th century. The name has no known variant forms or notable bearers, and its use has remained so infrequent that it effectively vanished after a single appearance. For parents drawn to obscure literary or vintage names, Minola offers a delicate sound and a blank slate, though it carries no established meaning or cultural weight.
Minola is likely a diminutive or pet form of names like Minna or Minnie, which themselves are often short forms of Wilhelmina or other Germanic names. Alternatively, it may be related to the Italian surname Minola, possibly derived from a place name. Its use as a given name is extremely rare, with no clear historical pattern of adoption beyond scattered records in the early 20th century.
Sibling names for Minola
Names that share Minola's style, for a brother or sister.
