Holding steady, #1,396 for girls today.
Popularity of Noelia since 1934
Babies named Noelia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 117 |
| 1950s | 398 |
| 1960s | 404 |
| 1970s | 450 |
| 1980s | 497 |
| 1990s | 761 |
| 2000s | 2,791 |
| 2010s | 1,377 |
| 2020s | 846 |
Meaning & origin
Noelia, the Spanish feminine form of Noël, carries a clear and festive meaning: 'born on Christmas Day.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1934 and saw its peak popularity in 2001. While its rank has since declined to 1396 in 2025, with roughly 1 in 10,303 newborn girls receiving the name, it has remained a stable presence, particularly in states like Utah, Washington, and Arizona. Its ongoing use reflects a steady, if modest, appreciation for this festive name among families with Spanish heritage.
Noelia is the Spanish feminine form of Noël, derived from the Latin 'natalis' meaning 'birthday,' specifically referring to the birth of Christ. It originated as a name given to girls born on Christmas Day, and it has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since at least the early 20th century.
Where Noelia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Noelia” around the world
Where Noelia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
65
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Noe, Eli, Lia
Sibling names for Noelia
Names that share Noelia's style, for a brother or sister.
