girl's name
Shola
SHOH-lah (Yoruba)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 395
Shola is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 76 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shola Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 142 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Shola?
In 2024, Shola was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Shola Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shola
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shola Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shola over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shola
- Yoruba SHOH-lah
Sibling Names for Shola
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shola — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shola
How popular is the name Shola?
In 2024, Shola was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Shola a girl's or a boy's name?
Shola is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shola?
Shola has 2 syllables.
When was Shola most popular?
Shola peaked in 1998, when 76 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.