Holding steady.
Popularity of Reola since 1903
Babies named Reola per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 34 |
| 1910s | 139 |
| 1920s | 252 |
| 1930s | 167 |
| 1940s | 113 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reola is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1903. Its peak usage occurred in 1927, during the decade of the 1920s, when such melodic, vowel-ending names were fashionable. Despite that brief moment of popularity, the name never entered the national top 1000 and has remained consistently uncommon. The trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with very few new registrations. The name's origin is unclear; it may be a creative variant of Leola or Ola, or a feminine form of the biblical Reuel, but no definitive etymology exists. Reola did not appear among top states for any year, reflecting its niche use. For parents seeking a truly distinctive, vintage-sounding name with a soft, open ending, Reola offers an alternative to more familiar names from the same era.
The name Reola likely emerged in the early 20th century as a creative respelling or variant of names like Leola or Ola. It may also be a feminine form of the biblical name Reuel, meaning 'friend of God' in Hebrew, though this connection is speculative. No verifiable etymology exists, and the name's use has been rare and sporadic, primarily recorded in the United States during the 1920s.
Sibling names for Reola
Names that share Reola's style, for a brother or sister.
