Nola

Meaning of Nola

Nola can be a short form of names like Magnolia. It also means "noble" or "famous."

Nola has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nola

Nola has cooled off, slipping to #822 in 2025, down from a peak of #553 in 2020.

Notable people named Nola

• Nola Keller
  Actress, All My Children
• Nola Leach
  Australian rules footballer
• Nola Fairbanks
  Silent film actress
• Nola Chilton
  South African theatre director
• Nola Ochs
  Oldest college graduate

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Questions about the name Nola

What does the name Nola mean?

Nola means nola can be a short form of names like magnolia. it also means "noble" or "famous.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Nola a boy's or a girl's name?

Nola is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nola?

In 2025, Nola ranked #822 for girls, down from #766 the year before.

When was Nola most popular?

Nola peaked at #553 in 2020.