Zola

Meaning of Zola

Zola can mean "lump of earth" or "ball of earth." It is often associated with the French novelist Émile Zola.

Zola has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zola

After ranking as high as #933 in 2020, Zola has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Zola

• Zola Jesus
  American singer and songwriter
• Zola Taylor
  American singer (The Platters)
• Zola Budd
  South African runner
• Zola Mashariki
  American television executive
• Zola Nombona
  South African actress

More Italian names

Questions about the name Zola

What does the name Zola mean?

Zola means zola can mean "lump of earth" or "ball of earth." it is often associated with the french novelist émile zola, and it comes from Italian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Zola?

Zola did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Zola most popular?

Zola peaked at #933 in 2020.