Declining since 2022, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Nolia since 1880
Babies named Nolia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nolia's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 |
| 1890s | 56 |
| 1900s | 75 |
| 1910s | 110 |
| 1920s | 121 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Nolia is a rare name, first recorded in 1880, when it achieved its peak rank of 10,917. In 2025, it is given to roughly 1 in 200,908 newborns, reflecting its enduring rarity. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2022, continuing a long decline from its modest 19th-century usage. While its origins are uncertain, Nolia is most often considered a variant of Magnolia or a short form of Finola. The name has never been recorded in any U.S. state's top 1000, making it a truly distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon floral-sounding name.
Nolia likely originated as a diminutive or variant of the flower name Magnolia, itself named after the French botanist Pierre Magnol. It may also derive from Irish Finola, meaning 'white shoulder.' As a given name, Nolia saw minor use in the late 1800s but has never been widespread, remaining a rare choice.
Sibling names for Nolia
Names that share Nolia's style, for a brother or sister.
