Declining since 2021, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Nolah since 1903
Babies named Nolah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2020, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nolah's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
Nolah is a rare and elusive name in the United States, first recorded in 1903 and still given to only a handful of girls each year. In 2025, it ranked 8,860th, with approximately 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak, such as it is, came in its very first recorded year, 1903, after which its usage fell and remained minimal. The trajectory of Nolah has been falling since 2021, suggesting it has never gained sustained traction. The name appears on no top state lists, highlighting its scattered, low-frequency usage. While its etymology is uncertain, Nolah likely arose as a modern coinage, perhaps inspired by the sounds of names like Nola or Nola. For those drawn to distinctive, under-the-radar names, Nolah offers a rare choice with almost no statistical baggage, but also no clear meaning or heritage to draw from.
Nolah is a name of uncertain origin that first appeared in the United States in the early 1900s. Its formation may be influenced by other short feminine names ending in '-olah' or as a creative variation of names like Nola or Nova. It has never been widely used.
Sibling names for Nolah
Names that share Nolah's style, for a brother or sister.
