Holding steady.
Popularity of Zeola since 1899
Babies named Zeola per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1913, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zeola's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 147 |
| 1920s | 155 |
| 1930s | 100 |
| 1940s | 68 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Zeola is a rare American name that appears to have originated in the late 19th century. First recorded in 1899, it likely reflects a trend of creating feminine names with the suffix -ola, similar to Leola or Cleola. Its peak year was also 1899, suggesting it never gained widespread use. The name may also be connected to the Greek Zeno, meaning 'of Zeus,' but this is speculative. With no recent data and a stable trajectory, Zeola remains a true rarity, appealing to parents seeking an unusual vintage name with a soft, melodic sound.
Zeola appears to be a 19th-century American coinage, possibly derived from the name Viola or influenced by the suffix -ola popular in that era. It may also be a feminine form of Zeno, a Greek name meaning 'of Zeus.' The name has remained rare, with its first recorded use in the United States in 1899.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zee, Zea, Ola
Sibling names for Zeola
Names that share Zeola's style, for a brother or sister.
