Girl · #10,953 in 2026

Zoli

Zoli is a novel by Colum McCann. It follows the life of Marienka Novotna, nicknamed "Zoli", a Slovak Romani woman, from her childhood in the 1930s, through her exile in the 1950s, to her late adult life. Although Zoli is a fictional character, her life is loosely based on that of the Polish Romani poet Papusza.

Current Rank
#10,953
Peak Rank
#11,180 (2011)
Total Babies
18
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2011
First Year
2014
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#11180
Peak Rank
18
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zoli

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Zoli is a novel by Colum McCann. It follows the life of Marienka Novotna, nicknamed "Zoli", a Slovak Romani woman, from her childhood in the 1930s, through her exile in the 1950s, to her late adult life. Although Zoli is a fictional character, her life is loosely based on that of the Polish Romani poet Papusza.

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The Story of Zoli

Zoli first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2011, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 9 Zolis were born — ranking #11,180 that year. As of 2026, Zoli ranks #10,953 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Zolis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zoli

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zoli

What does the name Zoli mean?
Zoli is a novel by Colum McCann. It follows the life of Marienka Novotna, nicknamed "Zoli", a Slovak Romani woman, from her childhood in the 1930s, through her exile in the 1950s, to her late adult life. Although Zoli is a fictional character, her life is loosely based on that of the Polish Romani poet Papusza.
How popular is Zoli in 2026?
In 2026, Zoli ranks #10,953 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Zoli most popular?
Zoli reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #11,180 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Zoli a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zoli is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Zoli?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zoli include Trulie, Dondria, Victori. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zoli

Zoli is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Zoli's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #11,180. Use the chart and map above to compare Zoli'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.