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Toula

TOO-lah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Toula or a short form of names like Fotoula.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,917
Babies named in 2025
8
Peak popularity
1931
2025 frequency
1 in 200,908 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.

Popularity of Toula since 1915

Babies named Toula per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711192019602000Most births 1931Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s20
1920s42
1930s21
1940s6
1950s26
1960s32
1970s5
1980s0
1990s0
2000s6
2010s34
2020s43

Meaning & origin

Toula is a rare Greek feminine name that has maintained a stable presence in U.S. records. It first appeared in 1915 and reached its peak popularity in 1931. In 2025, it ranked 10,917, with approximately 1 in 200,908 newborns receiving the name. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it is likely a diminutive or variant of longer Greek names like Fotoula. Toula has not seen a revival in recent decades and remains a unique choice.

Toula is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a short form of Greek names like Fotoula (diminutive of Fotini) or a variant of the name Toula, which itself could be a transliteration or adaptation. It is occasionally used in Greek communities.

Sibling names for Toula

Names that share Toula's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Toula mean?
The meaning of Toula is uncertain. It may be a short form of Greek names like Fotoula or a variant of another name.
How popular is the name Toula?
Toula is rare. In 2025 it ranked 10,917, with about 1 in 200,908 newborns given the name.
Is Toula a boy or girl name?
Toula is typically used as a girl's name.