Girl · #11,138 in 2026

Jola

Name: Popularity of the name Jola in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jola, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,138

Peak Rank

#3,106 (1953)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1931

First Year

2021

Last Year

1953

Peak Year

#3106

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jola

Jola first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1931, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 13 Jolas were born — ranking #3,106 that year. As of 2026, Jola ranks #11,138 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 94 Jolas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Jola

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jola is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jolla
Jolie
Joly
Jayla
Gela
Joli
Jolee
Jolo
Jela
Jila
Jaula
Chola

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jola

What does the name Jola mean?

Jola is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1931. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jola in 2026?

In 2026, Jola ranks #11,138 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Jola most popular?

Jola reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #3,106 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Jola a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jola is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jola?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jola include Caro, Ricka, Cardelia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jola

Jola is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1931 and has accumulated 94 births in the dataset. Jola's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #3,106. Use the chart and map above to compare Jola's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.