girl's name
Yola
YOH-lah
- Origin Spanish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 822
Yola is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1983 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Yola is a name of Spanish origin.
- Peaked in 1915, when 32 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Yola Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 171 |
| 1920s | 238 |
| 1930s | 98 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
How Popular Is Yola?
In 1983, Yola was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Yola Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yola
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yola Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yola over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yola
- Pronunciation YOH-lah
Sibling Names for Yola
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yola — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yola
How popular is the name Yola?
In 1983, Yola was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Yola a girl's or a boy's name?
Yola is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yola?
Yola has 2 syllables.
When was Yola most popular?
Yola peaked in 1915, when 32 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.